Subtract 42/24 from 4/2
1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 1 18/24
4/2 - 42/24 is 1/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
4/2 = 4 × 12/2 × 12 = 48/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
42/24 = 42 × 1/24 × 1 = 42/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/24 - 42/24 = 48 - 42/24 = 6/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/4
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