Subtract 24/75 from 21/3
1st number: 7 0/3, 2nd number: 24/75
21/3 - 24/75 is 167/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
21/3 = 21 × 25/3 × 25 = 525/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
24/75 = 24 × 1/75 × 1 = 24/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/75 - 24/75 = 525 - 24/75 = 501/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 167/25
- In mixed form: 617/25
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