Subtract 3/24 from 16/10
1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 3/24
16/10 - 3/24 is 59/40.
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,
16/10 = 16 × 12/10 × 12 = 192/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
3/24 = 3 × 5/24 × 5 = 15/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/120 - 15/120 = 192 - 15/120 = 177/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/40
- In mixed form: 119/40
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