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Subtract 2/10 from 2/24

2/24 - 2/10 is -7/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
    2/10 = 2 × 12/10 × 12 = 24/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/120 - 24/120 = 10 - 24/120 = -14/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/60

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