Subtract 5/24 from 72/21
1st number: 3 9/21, 2nd number: 5/24
72/21 - 5/24 is 541/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
72/21 = 72 × 8/21 × 8 = 576/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/168 - 35/168 = 576 - 35/168 = 541/168 - In mixed form: 337/168
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