Subtract 7/24 from 42/9, Solve 4 6/9

Subtract 7/24 from 42/9

1^st number: 4 6/9, 2^nd number: 7/24

42/9 - 7/24 is 35/8.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
42/9 = 42 × 8/9 × 8 = 336/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
7/24 = 7 × 3/24 × 3 = 21/72
Subtract the two like fractions:
336/72 - 21/72 = 336 - 21/72 = 315/72
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/8
In mixed form: 43/8

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