Subtract 35/28 from 10/24, Solve 10/24

Subtract 35/28 from 10/24

1^st number: 10/24, 2^nd number: 1 7/28

10/24 - 35/28 is -5/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 28 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
10/24 = 10 × 7/24 × 7 = 70/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
35/28 = 35 × 6/28 × 6 = 210/168
Subtract the two like fractions:
70/168 - 210/168 = 70 - 210/168 = -140/168
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/6

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