Subtract 1/24 from 10/5
1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 1/24
10/5 - 1/24 is 47/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
10/5 = 10 × 24/5 × 24 = 240/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
1/24 = 1 × 5/24 × 5 = 5/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/120 - 5/120 = 240 - 5/120 = 235/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/24
- In mixed form: 123/24
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