Subtract 42/27 from 5/24
1st number: 5/24, 2nd number: 1 15/27
5/24 - 42/27 is -97/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
5/24 = 5 × 9/24 × 9 = 45/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
42/27 = 42 × 8/27 × 8 = 336/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/216 - 336/216 = 45 - 336/216 = -291/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/72
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