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Subtract 20/10 from 1/24

1st number: 1/24, 2nd number: 2 0/10

1/24 - 20/10 is -47/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    1/24 = 1 × 5/24 × 5 = 5/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
    20/10 = 20 × 12/10 × 12 = 240/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5/120 - 240/120 = 5 - 240/120 = -235/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/24

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