Subtract 10/24 from 15/4
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 10/24
154 - 1024 is 103.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
154 = 15 × 64 × 6 = 9024 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
1024 = 10 × 124 × 1 = 1024 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9024 - 1024 = 90 - 1024 = 8024 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103
- In mixed form: 313
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