Subtract 5/24 from 42/30
1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 5/24
42/30 - 5/24 is 143/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
42/30 = 42 × 4/30 × 4 = 168/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
5/24 = 5 × 5/24 × 5 = 25/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/120 - 25/120 = 168 - 25/120 = 143/120 - In mixed form: 123/120
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