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Subtract 1/24 from 42/9

1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 1/24

42/9 - 1/24 is 37/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 24 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    42/9 = 42 × 8/9 × 8 = 336/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    1/24 = 1 × 3/24 × 3 = 3/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    336/72 - 3/72 = 336 - 3/72 = 333/72
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/8
  6. In mixed form: 45/8

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