Subtract 10/24 from 8/5
1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 10/24
8/5 - 10/24 is 71/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
8/5 = 8 × 24/5 × 24 = 192/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
10/24 = 10 × 5/24 × 5 = 50/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/120 - 50/120 = 192 - 50/120 = 142/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/60
- In mixed form: 111/60
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