Subtract 8/21 from 32/24
1st number: 1 8/24, 2nd number: 8/21
32/24 - 8/21 is 20/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 21 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
32/24 = 32 × 7/24 × 7 = 224/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
8/21 = 8 × 8/21 × 8 = 64/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/168 - 64/168 = 224 - 64/168 = 160/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/21
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