Subtract 3/6 from 42/24
1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 3/6
42/24 - 3/6 is 5/4.
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,
3/6 = 3 × 4/6 × 4 = 12/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/24 - 12/24 = 42 - 12/24 = 30/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/4
- In mixed form: 11/4
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