Subtract 42/28 from 5/24, Solve 5/24

Subtract 42/28 from 5/24

1^st number: 5/24, 2^nd number: 1 14/28

5/24 - 42/28 is -31/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 28 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
42/28 = 42 × 6/28 × 6 = 252/168
Subtract the two like fractions:
35/168 - 252/168 = 35 - 252/168 = -217/168
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/24

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