Subtract 21/48 from 42/24
1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 21/48
42/24 - 21/48 is 21/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
42/24 = 42 × 2/24 × 2 = 84/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
21/48 = 21 × 1/48 × 1 = 21/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/48 - 21/48 = 84 - 21/48 = 63/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/16
- In mixed form: 15/16
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