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Subtract 2/24 from 5/21

5/21 - 2/24 is 13/84.

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,
    5/21 = 5 × 8/21 × 8 = 40/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    2/24 = 2 × 7/24 × 7 = 14/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/168 - 14/168 = 40 - 14/168 = 26/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/84

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