Subtract 3/42 from 60/24
1st number: 2 12/24, 2nd number: 3/42
60/24 - 3/42 is 17/7.
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,
60/24 = 60 × 7/24 × 7 = 420/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
3/42 = 3 × 4/42 × 4 = 12/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/168 - 12/168 = 420 - 12/168 = 408/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/7
- In mixed form: 23/7
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