Subtract 4/21 from 24/8
1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 4/21
24/8 - 4/21 is 59/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 21 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
24/8 = 24 × 21/8 × 21 = 504/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
4/21 = 4 × 8/21 × 8 = 32/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/168 - 32/168 = 504 - 32/168 = 472/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/21
- In mixed form: 217/21
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