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Subtract 45/8 from 10/24

1st number: 10/24, 2nd number: 5 5/8

10/24 - 45/8 is -125/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    10/24 = 10 × 1/24 × 1 = 10/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    45/8 = 45 × 3/8 × 3 = 135/24
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/24 - 135/24 = 10 - 135/24 = -125/24

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