Subtract 10/42 from 15/24
15/24 - 10/42 is 65/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
15/24 = 15 × 7/24 × 7 = 105/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
10/42 = 10 × 4/42 × 4 = 40/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/168 - 40/168 = 105 - 40/168 = 65/168
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