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Subtract 5/24 from 32/21

1st number: 1 11/21, 2nd number: 5/24

32/21 - 5/24 is 221/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
    32/21 = 32 × 8/21 × 8 = 256/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    256/168 - 35/168 = 256 - 35/168 = 221/168
  5. In mixed form: 153/168

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