Subtract 28/24 from 42/4
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 1 4/24
42/4 - 28/24 is 28/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
42/4 = 42 × 6/4 × 6 = 252/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
28/24 = 28 × 1/24 × 1 = 28/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/24 - 28/24 = 252 - 28/24 = 224/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/3
- In mixed form: 91/3
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