Subtract 42/72 from 28/24
1st number: 1 4/24, 2nd number: 42/72
28/24 - 42/72 is 7/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
28/24 = 28 × 3/24 × 3 = 84/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
42/72 = 42 × 1/72 × 1 = 42/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/72 - 42/72 = 84 - 42/72 = 42/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/12
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