Subtract 6/4 from 10/24
1st number: 10/24, 2nd number: 1 2/4
10/24 - 6/4 is -13/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 4 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 4 × 6 = 24,
6/4 = 6 × 6/4 × 6 = 36/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/24 - 36/24 = 10 - 36/24 = -26/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/12
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