Subtract 24/56 from 3/42
3/42 - 24/56 is -5/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
3/42 = 3 × 4/42 × 4 = 12/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
24/56 = 24 × 3/56 × 3 = 72/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/168 - 72/168 = 12 - 72/168 = -60/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/14
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