Subtract 32/24 from 4/42
1st number: 4/42, 2nd number: 1 8/24
4/42 - 32/24 is -26/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
4/42 = 4 × 4/42 × 4 = 16/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
32/24 = 32 × 7/24 × 7 = 224/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/168 - 224/168 = 16 - 224/168 = -208/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -26/21
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