Subtract 24/84 from 81/25
1st number: 3 6/25, 2nd number: 24/84
81/25 - 24/84 is 517/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
81/25 = 81 × 84/25 × 84 = 6804/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
24/84 = 24 × 25/84 × 25 = 600/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6804/2100 - 600/2100 = 6804 - 600/2100 = 6204/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 517/175
- In mixed form: 2167/175
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