Subtract 36/32 from 10/24
1st number: 10/24, 2nd number: 1 4/32
10/24 - 36/32 is -17/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
10/24 = 10 × 4/24 × 4 = 40/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
36/32 = 36 × 3/32 × 3 = 108/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/96 - 108/96 = 40 - 108/96 = -68/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/24
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