Subtract 5/24 from 3/42
3/42 - 5/24 is -23/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 24 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 24 × 7 = 168,
5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/168 - 35/168 = 12 - 35/168 = -23/168
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