Subtract 24/42 from 28/18
1st number: 1 10/18, 2nd number: 24/42
28/18 - 24/42 is 62/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 42 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
28/18 = 28 × 7/18 × 7 = 196/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
24/42 = 24 × 3/42 × 3 = 72/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/126 - 72/126 = 196 - 72/126 = 124/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 62/63
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