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Subtract 1/24 from 45/21

1st number: 2 3/21, 2nd number: 1/24

45/21 - 1/24 is 353/168.

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,
    45/21 = 45 × 8/21 × 8 = 360/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    1/24 = 1 × 7/24 × 7 = 7/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    360/168 - 7/168 = 360 - 7/168 = 353/168
  5. In mixed form: 217/168

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