Subtract 35/42 from 24/15
1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 35/42
24/15 - 35/42 is 23/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
24/15 = 24 × 14/15 × 14 = 336/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
35/42 = 35 × 5/42 × 5 = 175/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/210 - 175/210 = 336 - 175/210 = 161/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/30
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