Subtract 30/24 from 25/21
1st number: 1 4/21, 2nd number: 1 6/24
25/21 - 30/24 is -5/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
25/21 = 25 × 8/21 × 8 = 200/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
30/24 = 30 × 7/24 × 7 = 210/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/168 - 210/168 = 200 - 210/168 = -10/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/84
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