Subtract 21/24 from 32/6
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 21/24
32/6 - 21/24 is 107/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
32/6 = 32 × 4/6 × 4 = 128/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
21/24 = 21 × 1/24 × 1 = 21/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/24 - 21/24 = 128 - 21/24 = 107/24 - In mixed form: 411/24
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