Subtract 7/24 from 24/42
24/42 - 7/24 is 47/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
24/42 = 24 × 4/42 × 4 = 96/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
7/24 = 7 × 7/24 × 7 = 49/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/168 - 49/168 = 96 - 49/168 = 47/168
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