Subtract 10/21 from 24/25
24/25 - 10/21 is 254/525.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 21 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
24/25 = 24 × 21/25 × 21 = 504/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
10/21 = 10 × 25/21 × 25 = 250/525 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/525 - 250/525 = 504 - 250/525 = 254/525
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