Subtract 3/42 from 50/24, Solve 2 2/24

Subtract 3/42 from 50/24

1^st number: 2 2/24, 2^nd number: 3/42

50/24 - 3/42 is 169/84.

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,
50/24 = 50 × 7/24 × 7 = 350/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
3/42 = 3 × 4/42 × 4 = 12/168
Subtract the two like fractions:
350/168 - 12/168 = 350 - 12/168 = 338/168
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/84
In mixed form: 21/84

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