Subtract 18/10 from 18/24
1st number: 18/24, 2nd number: 1 8/10
18/24 - 18/10 is -21/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 10 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
18/24 = 18 × 5/24 × 5 = 90/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
18/10 = 18 × 12/10 × 12 = 216/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/120 - 216/120 = 90 - 216/120 = -126/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -21/20
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