Subtract 21/28 from 72/24
1st number: 3 0/24, 2nd number: 21/28
72/24 - 21/28 is 9/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 28 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
72/24 = 72 × 7/24 × 7 = 504/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
21/28 = 21 × 6/28 × 6 = 126/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/168 - 126/168 = 504 - 126/168 = 378/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/4
- In mixed form: 21/4
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