Subtract 60/42 from 35/24
1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 1 18/42
35/24 - 60/42 is 5/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 42 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 42 × 4 = 168,
60/42 = 60 × 4/42 × 4 = 240/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/168 - 240/168 = 245 - 240/168 = 5/168
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