Subtract 6/21 from 75/24
1st number: 3 3/24, 2nd number: 6/21
75/24 - 6/21 is 159/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 21 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
75/24 = 75 × 7/24 × 7 = 525/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
6/21 = 6 × 8/21 × 8 = 48/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/168 - 48/168 = 525 - 48/168 = 477/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 159/56
- In mixed form: 247/56
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