Subtract 21/24 from 5/84
5/84 - 21/24 is -137/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
5/84 = 5 × 2/84 × 2 = 10/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
21/24 = 21 × 7/24 × 7 = 147/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/168 - 147/168 = 10 - 147/168 = -137/168
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