Subtract 2/12 from 42/24
1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 2/12
42/24 - 2/12 is 19/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 12 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
42/24 = 42 × 1/24 × 1 = 42/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
2/12 = 2 × 2/12 × 2 = 4/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/24 - 4/24 = 42 - 4/24 = 38/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/12
- In mixed form: 17/12
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