Subtract 42/18 from 24/8
1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 2 6/18
24/8 - 42/18 is 2/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
24/8 = 24 × 9/8 × 9 = 216/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
42/18 = 42 × 4/18 × 4 = 168/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/72 - 168/72 = 216 - 168/72 = 48/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/3
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