Subtract 54/21 from 10/24
1st number: 10/24, 2nd number: 2 12/21
10/24 - 54/21 is -181/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 21 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 21 × 8 = 168,
54/21 = 54 × 8/21 × 8 = 432/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/168 - 432/168 = 70 - 432/168 = -362/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -181/84
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