Subtract 9/42 from 72/24
1st number: 3 0/24, 2nd number: 9/42
72/24 - 9/42 is 39/14.
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,
72/24 = 72 × 7/24 × 7 = 504/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
9/42 = 9 × 4/42 × 4 = 36/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/168 - 36/168 = 504 - 36/168 = 468/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/14
- In mixed form: 211/14
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