Subtract 10/42 from 24/12
1st number: 2 0/12, 2nd number: 10/42
24/12 - 10/42 is 37/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 42 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
24/12 = 24 × 7/12 × 7 = 168/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
10/42 = 10 × 2/42 × 2 = 20/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/84 - 20/84 = 168 - 20/84 = 148/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/21
- In mixed form: 116/21
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