Subtract 42/24 from 2/27
1st number: 2/27, 2nd number: 1 18/24
2/27 - 42/24 is -181/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 24 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
2/27 = 2 × 8/27 × 8 = 16/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
42/24 = 42 × 9/24 × 9 = 378/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/216 - 378/216 = 16 - 378/216 = -362/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -181/108
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