Subtract 24/5 from 42/28
1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 4 4/5
42/28 - 24/5 is -33/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 5 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
42/28 = 42 × 5/28 × 5 = 210/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
24/5 = 24 × 28/5 × 28 = 672/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/140 - 672/140 = 210 - 672/140 = -462/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/10
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