Subtract 36/24 from 1/42
1st number: 1/42, 2nd number: 1 12/24
1/42 - 36/24 is -31/21.
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,
1/42 = 1 × 4/42 × 4 = 4/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
36/24 = 36 × 7/24 × 7 = 252/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/168 - 252/168 = 4 - 252/168 = -248/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/21
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