Subtract 21/24 from 42/28
1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 21/24
42/28 - 21/24 is 5/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
42/28 = 42 × 6/28 × 6 = 252/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
21/24 = 21 × 7/24 × 7 = 147/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/168 - 147/168 = 252 - 147/168 = 105/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/8
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