Subtract 10/24 from 42/21
1st number: 2 0/21, 2nd number: 10/24
42/21 - 10/24 is 19/12.
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,
42/21 = 42 × 8/21 × 8 = 336/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
10/24 = 10 × 7/24 × 7 = 70/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/168 - 70/168 = 336 - 70/168 = 266/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/12
- In mixed form: 17/12
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