Subtract 42/7 from 24/36
1st number: 24/36, 2nd number: 6 0/7
24/36 - 42/7 is -16/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 7 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
24/36 = 24 × 7/36 × 7 = 168/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
42/7 = 42 × 36/7 × 36 = 1512/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/252 - 1512/252 = 168 - 1512/252 = -1344/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/3
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