Subtract 9/72 from 42/24
1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 9/72
42/24 - 9/72 is 13/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
42/24 = 42 × 3/24 × 3 = 126/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
9/72 = 9 × 1/72 × 1 = 9/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/72 - 9/72 = 126 - 9/72 = 117/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/8
- In mixed form: 15/8
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