Subtract 25/21 from 5/24
1st number: 5/24, 2nd number: 1 4/21
5/24 - 25/21 is -55/56.
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,
5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
25/21 = 25 × 8/21 × 8 = 200/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/168 - 200/168 = 35 - 200/168 = -165/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/56
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