Subtract 21/24 from 14/81
14/81 - 21/24 is -455/648.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 24 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
14/81 = 14 × 8/81 × 8 = 112/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 27 = 648,
21/24 = 21 × 27/24 × 27 = 567/648 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/648 - 567/648 = 112 - 567/648 = -455/648
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