Subtract 18/24 from 42/10
1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 18/24
42/10 - 18/24 is 69/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
42/10 = 42 × 12/10 × 12 = 504/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
18/24 = 18 × 5/24 × 5 = 90/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/120 - 90/120 = 504 - 90/120 = 414/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 69/20
- In mixed form: 39/20
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