Subtract 9/24 from 40/21
1st number: 1 19/21, 2nd number: 9/24
40/21 - 9/24 is 257/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
40/21 = 40 × 8/21 × 8 = 320/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
9/24 = 9 × 7/24 × 7 = 63/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/168 - 63/168 = 320 - 63/168 = 257/168 - In mixed form: 189/168
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