Subtract 1/24 from 20/21
20/21 - 1/24 is 51/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
20/21 = 20 × 8/21 × 8 = 160/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
1/24 = 1 × 7/24 × 7 = 7/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/168 - 7/168 = 160 - 7/168 = 153/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/56
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