Subtract 42/24 from 60/32
1st number: 1 28/32, 2nd number: 1 18/24
60/32 - 42/24 is 1/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 24 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
60/32 = 60 × 3/32 × 3 = 180/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
42/24 = 42 × 4/24 × 4 = 168/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/96 - 168/96 = 180 - 168/96 = 12/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/8
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