Subtract 40/24 from 10/42
1st number: 10/42, 2nd number: 1 16/24
10/42 - 40/24 is -10/7.
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,
10/42 = 10 × 4/42 × 4 = 40/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
40/24 = 40 × 7/24 × 7 = 280/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/168 - 280/168 = 40 - 280/168 = -240/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/7
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