Subtract 24/49 from 8/21
8/21 - 24/49 is -16/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 49 is 147
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 7 = 147,
8/21 = 8 × 7/21 × 7 = 56/147 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
24/49 = 24 × 3/49 × 3 = 72/147 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/147 - 72/147 = 56 - 72/147 = -16/147
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