Subtract 5/32 from 21/24
21/24 - 5/32 is 23/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
21/24 = 21 × 4/24 × 4 = 84/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
5/32 = 5 × 3/32 × 3 = 15/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/96 - 15/96 = 84 - 15/96 = 69/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/32
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