Subtract 24/8 from 70/42
1st number: 1 28/42, 2nd number: 3 0/8
70/42 - 24/8 is -4/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 8 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
70/42 = 70 × 4/42 × 4 = 280/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
24/8 = 24 × 21/8 × 21 = 504/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/168 - 504/168 = 280 - 504/168 = -224/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/3
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