Subtract 21/42 from 49/24
1st number: 2 1/24, 2nd number: 21/42
49/24 - 21/42 is 37/24.
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,
49/24 = 49 × 7/24 × 7 = 343/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
21/42 = 21 × 4/42 × 4 = 84/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
343/168 - 84/168 = 343 - 84/168 = 259/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/24
- In mixed form: 113/24
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