Subtract 3/24 from 84/42
1st number: 2 0/42, 2nd number: 3/24
84/42 - 3/24 is 15/8.
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,
84/42 = 84 × 4/42 × 4 = 336/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
3/24 = 3 × 7/24 × 7 = 21/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/168 - 21/168 = 336 - 21/168 = 315/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/8
- In mixed form: 17/8
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