Subtract 42/35 from 32/24
1st number: 1 8/24, 2nd number: 1 7/35
32/24 - 42/35 is 2/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 35 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
32/24 = 32 × 35/24 × 35 = 1120/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
42/35 = 42 × 24/35 × 24 = 1008/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/840 - 1008/840 = 1120 - 1008/840 = 112/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/15
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