Subtract 9/48 from 42/24
1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 9/48
42/24 - 9/48 is 25/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
42/24 = 42 × 2/24 × 2 = 84/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
9/48 = 9 × 1/48 × 1 = 9/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/48 - 9/48 = 84 - 9/48 = 75/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/16
- In mixed form: 19/16
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