Subtract 3/15 from 42/24
1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 3/15
42/24 - 3/15 is 31/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
42/24 = 42 × 5/24 × 5 = 210/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
3/15 = 3 × 8/15 × 8 = 24/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/120 - 24/120 = 210 - 24/120 = 186/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/20
- In mixed form: 111/20
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