Subtract 18/5 from 21/24
1st number: 21/24, 2nd number: 3 3/5
21/24 - 18/5 is -109/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 5 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
21/24 = 21 × 5/24 × 5 = 105/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
18/5 = 18 × 24/5 × 24 = 432/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/120 - 432/120 = 105 - 432/120 = -327/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -109/40
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