Subtract 27/42 from 28/24
1st number: 1 4/24, 2nd number: 27/42
28/24 - 27/42 is 11/21.
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,
28/24 = 28 × 7/24 × 7 = 196/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
27/42 = 27 × 4/42 × 4 = 108/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/168 - 108/168 = 196 - 108/168 = 88/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/21
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