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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
    42/35 = 42 × 24/35 × 24 = 1008/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    1/24 = 1 × 35/24 × 35 = 35/840
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1008/840 - 35/840 = 1008 - 35/840 = 973/840
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/120
  6. In mixed form: 119/120

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