Subtract 21/75 from 6/24
6/24 - 21/75 is -3/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
6/24 = 6 × 25/24 × 25 = 150/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
21/75 = 21 × 8/75 × 8 = 168/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/600 - 168/600 = 150 - 168/600 = -18/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/100
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