Subtract 35/24 from 20/42
1st number: 20/42, 2nd number: 1 11/24
20/42 - 35/24 is -55/56.
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,
20/42 = 20 × 4/42 × 4 = 80/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
35/24 = 35 × 7/24 × 7 = 245/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/168 - 245/168 = 80 - 245/168 = -165/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/56
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