Subtract 2/24 from 42/18
1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 2/24
42/18 - 2/24 is 9/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
42/18 = 42 × 4/18 × 4 = 168/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
2/24 = 2 × 3/24 × 3 = 6/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/72 - 6/72 = 168 - 6/72 = 162/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/4
- In mixed form: 21/4
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