Subtract 24/36 from 81/21
1st number: 3 18/21, 2nd number: 24/36
81/21 - 24/36 is 67/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 12 = 252,
81/21 = 81 × 12/21 × 12 = 972/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
24/36 = 24 × 7/36 × 7 = 168/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
972/252 - 168/252 = 972 - 168/252 = 804/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/21
- In mixed form: 34/21
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