Subtract 42/24 from 15/4
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 1 18/24
15/4 - 42/24 is 2/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
15/4 = 15 × 6/4 × 6 = 90/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
42/24 = 42 × 1/24 × 1 = 42/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/24 - 42/24 = 90 - 42/24 = 48/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/1
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