Subtract 21/35 from 64/24
1st number: 2 16/24, 2nd number: 21/35
64/24 - 21/35 is 31/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 35 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
64/24 = 64 × 35/24 × 35 = 2240/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
21/35 = 21 × 24/35 × 24 = 504/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2240/840 - 504/840 = 2240 - 504/840 = 1736/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/15
- In mixed form: 21/15
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