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Subtract 24/32 from 10/6

1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 24/32

10/6 - 24/32 is 11/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    10/6 = 10 × 16/6 × 16 = 160/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    24/32 = 24 × 3/32 × 3 = 72/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    160/96 - 72/96 = 160 - 72/96 = 88/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/12

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