Subtract 48/42 from 18/24
1st number: 18/24, 2nd number: 1 6/42
18/24 - 48/42 is -11/28.
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,
18/24 = 18 × 7/24 × 7 = 126/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
48/42 = 48 × 4/42 × 4 = 192/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/168 - 192/168 = 126 - 192/168 = -66/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/28
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