Subtract 24/6 from 15/21
1st number: 15/21, 2nd number: 4 0/6
15/21 - 24/6 is -23/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 6 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
15/21 = 15 × 2/21 × 2 = 30/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
24/6 = 24 × 7/6 × 7 = 168/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/42 - 168/42 = 30 - 168/42 = -138/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/7
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