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Subtract 21/35 from 16/24

16/24 - 21/35 is 1/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 35 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    16/24 = 16 × 35/24 × 35 = 560/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
    21/35 = 21 × 24/35 × 24 = 504/840
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    560/840 - 504/840 = 560 - 504/840 = 56/840
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/15

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