Subtract 42/24 from 2/3
1st number: 2/3, 2nd number: 1 18/24
2/3 - 42/24 is -13/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
2/3 = 2 × 8/3 × 8 = 16/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
42/24 = 42 × 1/24 × 1 = 42/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/24 - 42/24 = 16 - 42/24 = -26/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/12
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