Subtract 21/35 from 24/6
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 21/35
24/6 - 21/35 is 17/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
24/6 = 24 × 35/6 × 35 = 840/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
21/35 = 21 × 6/35 × 6 = 126/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/210 - 126/210 = 840 - 126/210 = 714/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/5
- In mixed form: 32/5
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