Subtract 3/24 from 21/7
1st number: 3 0/7, 2nd number: 3/24
21/7 - 3/24 is 23/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
21/7 = 21 × 24/7 × 24 = 504/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
3/24 = 3 × 7/24 × 7 = 21/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/168 - 21/168 = 504 - 21/168 = 483/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/8
- In mixed form: 27/8
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