Subtract 24/21 from 3/6
1st number: 3/6, 2nd number: 1 3/21
3/6 - 24/21 is -9/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
3/6 = 3 × 7/6 × 7 = 21/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
24/21 = 24 × 2/21 × 2 = 48/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/42 - 48/42 = 21 - 48/42 = -27/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/14
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