Subtract 5/42 from 42/24
1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 5/42
42/24 - 5/42 is 137/84.
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,
5/42 = 5 × 4/42 × 4 = 20/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/168 - 20/168 = 294 - 20/168 = 274/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/84
- In mixed form: 153/84
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