Subtract 14/21 from 24/16
1st number: 1 8/16, 2nd number: 14/21
24/16 - 14/21 is 5/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 21 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
24/16 = 24 × 21/16 × 21 = 504/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
14/21 = 14 × 16/21 × 16 = 224/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/336 - 224/336 = 504 - 224/336 = 280/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/6
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