Subtract 16/24 from 28/42
28/42 - 16/24 is 0/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
28/42 = 28 × 4/42 × 4 = 112/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
16/24 = 16 × 7/24 × 7 = 112/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/168 - 112/168 = 112 - 112/168 = 0/168 - The answer is 0
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