Subtract 60/10 from 1/24, Solve 1/24

Subtract 60/10 from 1/24

1^st number: 1/24, 2^nd number: 6 0/10

1/24 - 60/10 is -143/24.

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,
1/24 = 1 × 5/24 × 5 = 5/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
60/10 = 60 × 12/10 × 12 = 720/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
5/120 - 720/120 = 5 - 720/120 = -715/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -143/24

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