Subtract 5/42 from 40/24, Solve 1 16/24

Subtract 5/42 from 40/24

1^st number: 1 16/24, 2^nd number: 5/42

40/24 - 5/42 is 65/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 42 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
40/24 = 40 × 7/24 × 7 = 280/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
5/42 = 5 × 4/42 × 4 = 20/168
Subtract the two like fractions:
280/168 - 20/168 = 280 - 20/168 = 260/168
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/42
In mixed form: 123/42

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