Subtract 9/42 from 35/24
1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 9/42
35/24 - 9/42 is 209/168.
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,
9/42 = 9 × 4/42 × 4 = 36/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/168 - 36/168 = 245 - 36/168 = 209/168 - In mixed form: 141/168
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