Subtract 10/24 from 21/35
21/35 - 10/24 is 11/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
21/35 = 21 × 24/35 × 24 = 504/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
10/24 = 10 × 35/24 × 35 = 350/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/840 - 350/840 = 504 - 350/840 = 154/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/60
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