Subtract 27/24 from 1/10
1st number: 1/10, 2nd number: 1 3/24
1/10 - 27/24 is -41/40.
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,
1/10 = 1 × 12/10 × 12 = 12/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
27/24 = 27 × 5/24 × 5 = 135/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/120 - 135/120 = 12 - 135/120 = -123/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/40
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