Subtract 24/42 from 72/12
1st number: 6 0/12, 2nd number: 24/42
72/12 - 24/42 is 38/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 42 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
72/12 = 72 × 7/12 × 7 = 504/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
24/42 = 24 × 2/42 × 2 = 48/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/84 - 48/84 = 504 - 48/84 = 456/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/7
- In mixed form: 53/7
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