Subtract 25/24 from 42/2
1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 1 1/24
42/2 - 25/24 is 479/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
42/2 = 42 × 12/2 × 12 = 504/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
25/24 = 25 × 1/24 × 1 = 25/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/24 - 25/24 = 504 - 25/24 = 479/24 - In mixed form: 1923/24
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