Subtract 21/28 from 10/24
10/24 - 21/28 is -1/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 28 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
10/24 = 10 × 7/24 × 7 = 70/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
21/28 = 21 × 6/28 × 6 = 126/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/168 - 126/168 = 70 - 126/168 = -56/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3
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