Subtract 10/64 from 24/21
1st number: 1 3/21, 2nd number: 10/64
24/21 - 10/64 is 221/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 64 is 1344
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 64 = 1344,
24/21 = 24 × 64/21 × 64 = 1536/1344 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
10/64 = 10 × 21/64 × 21 = 210/1344 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1536/1344 - 210/1344 = 1536 - 210/1344 = 1326/1344 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221/224
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