Subtract 24/10 from 10/24
1st number: 10/24, 2nd number: 2 4/10
10/24 - 24/10 is -119/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
10/24 = 10 × 5/24 × 5 = 50/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
24/10 = 24 × 12/10 × 12 = 288/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/120 - 288/120 = 50 - 288/120 = -238/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -119/60
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