Subtract 10/75 from 42/24
1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 10/75
42/24 - 10/75 is 97/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
42/24 = 42 × 25/24 × 25 = 1050/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
10/75 = 10 × 8/75 × 8 = 80/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/600 - 80/600 = 1050 - 80/600 = 970/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/60
- In mixed form: 137/60
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