Subtract 42/28 from 35/24
1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 1 14/28
35/24 - 42/28 is -1/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 28 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
35/24 = 35 × 7/24 × 7 = 245/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
42/28 = 42 × 6/28 × 6 = 252/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/168 - 252/168 = 245 - 252/168 = -7/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/24
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