Subtract 9/14 from 24/21
1st number: 1 3/21, 2nd number: 9/14
24/21 - 9/14 is 1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
24/21 = 24 × 2/21 × 2 = 48/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
9/14 = 9 × 3/14 × 3 = 27/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/42 - 27/42 = 48 - 27/42 = 21/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2
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