Subtract 10/42 from 27/24
1st number: 1 3/24, 2nd number: 10/42
27/24 - 10/42 is 149/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
27/24 = 27 × 7/24 × 7 = 189/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
10/42 = 10 × 4/42 × 4 = 40/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/168 - 40/168 = 189 - 40/168 = 149/168
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