Subtract 15/24 from 5/42
5/42 - 15/24 is -85/168.
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,
5/42 = 5 × 4/42 × 4 = 20/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
15/24 = 15 × 7/24 × 7 = 105/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/168 - 105/168 = 20 - 105/168 = -85/168
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