Subtract 15/21 from 24/2
1st number: 12 0/2, 2nd number: 15/21
24/2 - 15/21 is 79/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
24/2 = 24 × 21/2 × 21 = 504/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
15/21 = 15 × 2/21 × 2 = 30/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/42 - 30/42 = 504 - 30/42 = 474/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/7
- In mixed form: 112/7
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