Subtract 1/24 from 42/35
1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 1/24
42/35 - 1/24 is 139/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
42/35 = 42 × 24/35 × 24 = 1008/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
1/24 = 1 × 35/24 × 35 = 35/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/840 - 35/840 = 1008 - 35/840 = 973/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/120
- In mixed form: 119/120
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