Subtract 3/42 from 42/24
1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 3/42
42/24 - 3/42 is 47/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
42/24 = 42 × 7/24 × 7 = 294/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
3/42 = 3 × 4/42 × 4 = 12/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/168 - 12/168 = 294 - 12/168 = 282/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/28
- In mixed form: 119/28
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