Subtract 20/3 from 10/24
1st number: 10/24, 2nd number: 6 2/3
10/24 - 20/3 is -25/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 3 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
10/24 = 10 × 1/24 × 1 = 10/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
20/3 = 20 × 8/3 × 8 = 160/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/24 - 160/24 = 10 - 160/24 = -150/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/4
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