Subtract 2/42 from 5/24
5/24 - 2/42 is 9/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
2/42 = 2 × 4/42 × 4 = 8/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/168 - 8/168 = 35 - 8/168 = 27/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/56
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