Subtract 8/10 from 72/24
1st number: 3 0/24, 2nd number: 8/10
72/24 - 8/10 is 11/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
72/24 = 72 × 5/24 × 5 = 360/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
8/10 = 8 × 12/10 × 12 = 96/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/120 - 96/120 = 360 - 96/120 = 264/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/5
- In mixed form: 21/5
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