Subtract 96/10 from 2/24
1st number: 2/24, 2nd number: 9 6/10
2/24 - 96/10 is -571/60.
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,
2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
96/10 = 96 × 12/10 × 12 = 1152/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/120 - 1152/120 = 10 - 1152/120 = -1142/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -571/60
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