Subtract 42/10 from 24/18
1st number: 1 6/18, 2nd number: 4 2/10
24/18 - 42/10 is -43/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
24/18 = 24 × 5/18 × 5 = 120/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
42/10 = 42 × 9/10 × 9 = 378/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/90 - 378/90 = 120 - 378/90 = -258/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/15
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