Subtract 35/45 from 10/24, Solve 10/24

Subtract 35/45 from 10/24

10/24 - 35/45 is -13/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 45 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
10/24 = 10 × 15/24 × 15 = 150/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
35/45 = 35 × 8/45 × 8 = 280/360
Subtract the two like fractions:
150/360 - 280/360 = 150 - 280/360 = -130/360
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/36

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