Subtract 21/24 from 9/25
9/25 - 21/24 is -103/200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 24 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
9/25 = 9 × 24/25 × 24 = 216/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
21/24 = 21 × 25/24 × 25 = 525/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/600 - 525/600 = 216 - 525/600 = -309/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -103/200
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