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Subtract 14/24 from 10/2

1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 14/24

10/2 - 14/24 is 53/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 24 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
    10/2 = 10 × 12/2 × 12 = 120/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    14/24 = 14 × 1/24 × 1 = 14/24
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    120/24 - 14/24 = 120 - 14/24 = 106/24
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/12
  6. In mixed form: 45/12

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