Subtract 42/96 from 1/24
1/24 - 42/96 is -19/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
1/24 = 1 × 4/24 × 4 = 4/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
42/96 = 42 × 1/96 × 1 = 42/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/96 - 42/96 = 4 - 42/96 = -38/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/48
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