Subtract 24/8 from 15/42
1st number: 15/42, 2nd number: 3 0/8
15/42 - 24/8 is -37/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 8 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
15/42 = 15 × 4/42 × 4 = 60/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
24/8 = 24 × 21/8 × 21 = 504/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/168 - 504/168 = 60 - 504/168 = -444/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/14
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