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Subtract 42/32 from 1/24

1st number: 1/24, 2nd number: 1 10/32

1/24 - 42/32 is -61/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
    1/24 = 1 × 4/24 × 4 = 4/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    42/32 = 42 × 3/32 × 3 = 126/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4/96 - 126/96 = 4 - 126/96 = -122/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/48

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