Subtract 24/18 from 42/35
1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 1 6/18
42/35 - 24/18 is -2/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 18 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
42/35 = 42 × 18/35 × 18 = 756/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
24/18 = 24 × 35/18 × 35 = 840/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/630 - 840/630 = 756 - 840/630 = -84/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/15
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