Subtract 10/24 from 12/10
1st number: 1 2/10, 2nd number: 10/24
12/10 - 10/24 is 47/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
12/10 = 12 × 12/10 × 12 = 144/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
10/24 = 10 × 5/24 × 5 = 50/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/120 - 50/120 = 144 - 50/120 = 94/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/60
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