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Subtract 56/21 from 24/9

1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 2 14/21

24/9 - 56/21 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 21 is 63

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
    24/9 = 24 × 7/9 × 7 = 168/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
    56/21 = 56 × 3/21 × 3 = 168/63
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    168/63 - 168/63 = 168 - 168/63 = 0/63
  5. The answer is 0

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