Subtract 2/21 from 36/24
1st number: 1 12/24, 2nd number: 2/21
36/24 - 2/21 is 59/42.
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,
36/24 = 36 × 7/24 × 7 = 252/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
2/21 = 2 × 8/21 × 8 = 16/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/168 - 16/168 = 252 - 16/168 = 236/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/42
- In mixed form: 117/42
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