Subtract 49/42 from 6/24
1st number: 6/24, 2nd number: 1 7/42
6/24 - 49/42 is -11/12.
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,
6/24 = 6 × 7/24 × 7 = 42/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
49/42 = 49 × 4/42 × 4 = 196/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/168 - 196/168 = 42 - 196/168 = -154/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/12
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