Subtract 35/42 from 84/24
1st number: 3 12/24, 2nd number: 35/42
84/24 - 35/42 is 8/3.
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,
84/24 = 84 × 7/24 × 7 = 588/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
35/42 = 35 × 4/42 × 4 = 140/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/168 - 140/168 = 588 - 140/168 = 448/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
- In mixed form: 22/3
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