Subtract 8/42 from 7/24
7/24 - 8/42 is 17/168.
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,
7/24 = 7 × 7/24 × 7 = 49/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
8/42 = 8 × 4/42 × 4 = 32/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/168 - 32/168 = 49 - 32/168 = 17/168
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