Subtract 96/63 from 24/21
1st number: 1 3/21, 2nd number: 1 33/63
24/21 - 96/63 is -8/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
24/21 = 24 × 3/21 × 3 = 72/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
96/63 = 96 × 1/63 × 1 = 96/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/63 - 96/63 = 72 - 96/63 = -24/63 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/21
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