Subtract 42/27 from 4/24, Solve 4/24

Subtract 42/27 from 4/24

1^st number: 4/24, 2^nd number: 1 15/27

4/24 - 42/27 is -25/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 27 is 216

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
4/24 = 4 × 9/24 × 9 = 36/216
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
42/27 = 42 × 8/27 × 8 = 336/216
Subtract the two like fractions:
36/216 - 336/216 = 36 - 336/216 = -300/216
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/18

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