Subtract 4/24 from 21/15
1st number: 1 6/15, 2nd number: 4/24
21/15 - 4/24 is 37/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
21/15 = 21 × 8/15 × 8 = 168/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
4/24 = 4 × 5/24 × 5 = 20/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/120 - 20/120 = 168 - 20/120 = 148/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/30
- In mixed form: 17/30
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