Subtract 3/21 from 24/30
24/30 - 3/21 is 23/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 21 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
24/30 = 24 × 7/30 × 7 = 168/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
3/21 = 3 × 10/21 × 10 = 30/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/210 - 30/210 = 168 - 30/210 = 138/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/35
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