Subtract 72/24 from 10/12
1st number: 10/12, 2nd number: 3 0/24
10/12 - 72/24 is -13/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
10/12 = 10 × 2/12 × 2 = 20/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
72/24 = 72 × 1/24 × 1 = 72/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/24 - 72/24 = 20 - 72/24 = -52/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/6
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