Subtract 36/8 from 10/24
1st number: 10/24, 2nd number: 4 4/8
10/24 - 36/8 is -49/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 8 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 8 × 3 = 24,
36/8 = 36 × 3/8 × 3 = 108/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/24 - 108/24 = 10 - 108/24 = -98/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/12
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