Subtract 21/24 from 5/2
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 21/24
5/2 - 21/24 is 13/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
5/2 = 5 × 12/2 × 12 = 60/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
21/24 = 21 × 1/24 × 1 = 21/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/24 - 21/24 = 60 - 21/24 = 39/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/8
- In mixed form: 15/8
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