Subtract 15/24 from 84/21
1st number: 4 0/21, 2nd number: 15/24
84/21 - 15/24 is 27/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
84/21 = 84 × 8/21 × 8 = 672/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
15/24 = 15 × 7/24 × 7 = 105/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/168 - 105/168 = 672 - 105/168 = 567/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/8
- In mixed form: 33/8
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