Subtract 42/6 from 32/24
1st number: 1 8/24, 2nd number: 7 0/6
32/24 - 42/6 is -17/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 6 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
32/24 = 32 × 1/24 × 1 = 32/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
42/6 = 42 × 4/6 × 4 = 168/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/24 - 168/24 = 32 - 168/24 = -136/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/3
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