Subtract 16/24 from 10/5
1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 16/24
10/5 - 16/24 is 4/3.
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,
16/24 = 16 × 5/24 × 5 = 80/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/120 - 80/120 = 240 - 80/120 = 160/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
- In mixed form: 11/3
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