Subtract 2/6 from 42/24
1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 2/6
42/24 - 2/6 is 17/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 6 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 6 × 4 = 24,
2/6 = 2 × 4/6 × 4 = 8/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/24 - 8/24 = 42 - 8/24 = 34/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/12
- In mixed form: 15/12
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