Subtract 28/24 from 42/5
1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 1 4/24
42/5 - 28/24 is 217/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
42/5 = 42 × 24/5 × 24 = 1008/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
28/24 = 28 × 5/24 × 5 = 140/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/120 - 140/120 = 1008 - 140/120 = 868/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 217/30
- In mixed form: 77/30
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