Subtract 5/24 from 2/42
2/42 - 5/24 is -9/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
2/42 = 2 × 4/42 × 4 = 8/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/168 - 35/168 = 8 - 35/168 = -27/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/56
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