Subtract 5/10 from 42/24
1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 5/10
42/24 - 5/10 is 5/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 10 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 10 × 12 = 120,
5/10 = 5 × 12/10 × 12 = 60/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/120 - 60/120 = 210 - 60/120 = 150/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/4
- In mixed form: 11/4
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