Answers

Subtract 24/12 from 15/10

1^st number: 1 5/10, 2^nd number: 2 0/12

15/10 - 24/12 is -1/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
   15/10 = 15 × 6/10 × 6 = 90/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   24/12 = 24 × 5/12 × 5 = 120/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/60 - 120/60 = 90 - 120/60 = -30/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2

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