Subtract 48/42 from 6/24, Solve 6/24

Subtract 48/42 from 6/24

1^st number: 6/24, 2^nd number: 1 6/42

6/24 - 48/42 is -25/28.

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,
6/24 = 6 × 7/24 × 7 = 42/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
48/42 = 48 × 4/42 × 4 = 192/168
Subtract the two like fractions:
42/168 - 192/168 = 42 - 192/168 = -150/168
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/28

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