Subtract 42/24 from 1/4
1st number: 1/4, 2nd number: 1 18/24
1/4 - 42/24 is -3/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
1/4 = 1 × 6/4 × 6 = 6/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
42/24 = 42 × 1/24 × 1 = 42/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/24 - 42/24 = 6 - 42/24 = -36/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/2
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