Subtract 24/16 from 35/42
1st number: 35/42, 2nd number: 1 8/16
35/42 - 24/16 is -2/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 16 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
35/42 = 35 × 8/42 × 8 = 280/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
24/16 = 24 × 21/16 × 21 = 504/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/336 - 504/336 = 280 - 504/336 = -224/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/3
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