Subtract 36/24 from 28/42
1st number: 28/42, 2nd number: 1 12/24
28/42 - 36/24 is -5/6.
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,
36/24 = 36 × 7/24 × 7 = 252/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/168 - 252/168 = 112 - 252/168 = -140/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/6
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