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Subtract 18/24 from 10/4

1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 18/24

10/4 - 18/24 is 7/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 24 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
    10/4 = 10 × 6/4 × 6 = 60/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    18/24 = 18 × 1/24 × 1 = 18/24
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    60/24 - 18/24 = 60 - 18/24 = 42/24
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/4
  6. In mixed form: 13/4

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