Subtract 21/12 from 10/24
1st number: 10/24, 2nd number: 1 9/12
10/24 - 21/12 is -4/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 12 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
10/24 = 10 × 1/24 × 1 = 10/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
21/12 = 21 × 2/12 × 2 = 42/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/24 - 42/24 = 10 - 42/24 = -32/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/3
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