Subtract 18/10 from 2/24, Solve 2/24

Subtract 18/10 from 2/24

1^st number: 2/24, 2^nd number: 1 8/10

2/24 - 18/10 is -103/60.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 10 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
18/10 = 18 × 12/10 × 12 = 216/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
10/120 - 216/120 = 10 - 216/120 = -206/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -103/60

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