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Subtract 8/21 from 16/24

16/24 - 8/21 is 2/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    16/24 = 16 × 7/24 × 7 = 112/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
    8/21 = 8 × 8/21 × 8 = 64/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    112/168 - 64/168 = 112 - 64/168 = 48/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/7

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