Subtract 49/24 from 40/42
1st number: 40/42, 2nd number: 2 1/24
40/42 - 49/24 is -61/56.
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,
40/42 = 40 × 4/42 × 4 = 160/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
49/24 = 49 × 7/24 × 7 = 343/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/168 - 343/168 = 160 - 343/168 = -183/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/56
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