Subtract 12/24 from 42/3
1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 12/24
42/3 - 12/24 is 27/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
42/3 = 42 × 8/3 × 8 = 336/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
12/24 = 12 × 1/24 × 1 = 12/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/24 - 12/24 = 336 - 12/24 = 324/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/2
- In mixed form: 131/2
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