Subtract 30/24 from 42/56
1st number: 42/56, 2nd number: 1 6/24
42/56 - 30/24 is -1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
42/56 = 42 × 3/56 × 3 = 126/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
30/24 = 30 × 7/24 × 7 = 210/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/168 - 210/168 = 126 - 210/168 = -84/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2
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