Subtract 30/24 from 4/10
1st number: 4/10, 2nd number: 1 6/24
4/10 - 30/24 is -17/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
4/10 = 4 × 12/10 × 12 = 48/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
30/24 = 30 × 5/24 × 5 = 150/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/120 - 150/120 = 48 - 150/120 = -102/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/20
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