Subtract 28/21 from 24/4
1st number: 6 0/4, 2nd number: 1 7/21
24/4 - 28/21 is 14/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
24/4 = 24 × 21/4 × 21 = 504/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
28/21 = 28 × 4/21 × 4 = 112/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/84 - 112/84 = 504 - 112/84 = 392/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/3
- In mixed form: 42/3
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