Subtract 8/7 from 24/10
1st number: 2 4/10, 2nd number: 1 1/7
24/10 - 8/7 is 44/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 7 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
24/10 = 24 × 7/10 × 7 = 168/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
8/7 = 8 × 10/7 × 10 = 80/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/70 - 80/70 = 168 - 80/70 = 88/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/35
- In mixed form: 19/35
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