Subtract 24/42 from 8/72
8/72 - 24/42 is -29/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 42 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
8/72 = 8 × 7/72 × 7 = 56/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 12 = 504,
24/42 = 24 × 12/42 × 12 = 288/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/504 - 288/504 = 56 - 288/504 = -232/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/63
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