Subtract 3/24 from 45/42
1st number: 1 3/42, 2nd number: 3/24
45/42 - 3/24 is 53/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
45/42 = 45 × 4/42 × 4 = 180/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
3/24 = 3 × 7/24 × 7 = 21/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/168 - 21/168 = 180 - 21/168 = 159/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/56
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