Subtract 42/24 from 18/10
1st number: 1 8/10, 2nd number: 1 18/24
18/10 - 42/24 is 1/20.
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,
18/10 = 18 × 12/10 × 12 = 216/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
42/24 = 42 × 5/24 × 5 = 210/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/120 - 210/120 = 216 - 210/120 = 6/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/20
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