Subtract 24/32 from 4/42
4/42 - 24/32 is -55/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 32 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
4/42 = 4 × 16/42 × 16 = 64/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
24/32 = 24 × 21/32 × 21 = 504/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/672 - 504/672 = 64 - 504/672 = -440/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/84
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