Subtract 24/42 from 42/4
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 24/42
42/4 - 24/42 is 139/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 42 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
42/4 = 42 × 21/4 × 21 = 882/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
24/42 = 24 × 2/42 × 2 = 48/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/84 - 48/84 = 882 - 48/84 = 834/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/14
- In mixed form: 913/14
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