Subtract 36/42 from 24/8
1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 36/42
24/8 - 36/42 is 15/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
24/8 = 24 × 21/8 × 21 = 504/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
36/42 = 36 × 4/42 × 4 = 144/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/168 - 144/168 = 504 - 144/168 = 360/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/7
- In mixed form: 21/7
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