Subtract 36/42 from 45/24
1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 36/42
45/24 - 36/42 is 57/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
45/24 = 45 × 7/24 × 7 = 315/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
36/42 = 36 × 4/42 × 4 = 144/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/168 - 144/168 = 315 - 144/168 = 171/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 57/56
- In mixed form: 11/56
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