Subtract 1/24 from 42/96
42/96 - 1/24 is 19/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 24 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
42/96 = 42 × 1/96 × 1 = 42/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
1/24 = 1 × 4/24 × 4 = 4/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/96 - 4/96 = 42 - 4/96 = 38/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/48
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