Subtract 7/24 from 15/10, Solve 1 5/10

Subtract 7/24 from 15/10

1^st number: 1 5/10, 2^nd number: 7/24

15/10 - 7/24 is 29/24.

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,
15/10 = 15 × 12/10 × 12 = 180/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
7/24 = 7 × 5/24 × 5 = 35/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
180/120 - 35/120 = 180 - 35/120 = 145/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/24
In mixed form: 15/24

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