Subtract 14/24 from 75/42
1st number: 1 33/42, 2nd number: 14/24
75/42 - 14/24 is 101/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
75/42 = 75 × 4/42 × 4 = 300/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
14/24 = 14 × 7/24 × 7 = 98/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/168 - 98/168 = 300 - 98/168 = 202/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/84
- In mixed form: 117/84
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