Subtract 1/8 from 10/4
1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 1/8
104 - 18 is 198.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 8 is 8
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 2 = 8,
104 = 10 × 24 × 2 = 208 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
18 = 1 × 18 × 1 = 18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
208 - 18 = 20 - 18 = 198 - In mixed form: 238
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