Answers

Subtract 42/14 from 24/12

1^st number: 2 0/12, 2^nd number: 3 0/14

24/12 - 42/14 is -1/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 14 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   24/12 = 24 × 7/12 × 7 = 168/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
   42/14 = 42 × 6/14 × 6 = 252/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/84 - 252/84 = 168 - 252/84 = -84/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/1

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