Subtract 24/36 from 1/42
1/42 - 24/36 is -9/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
1/42 = 1 × 6/42 × 6 = 6/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
24/36 = 24 × 7/36 × 7 = 168/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/252 - 168/252 = 6 - 168/252 = -162/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/14
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