Subtract 18/64 from 24/10, Solve 2 4/10

Subtract 18/64 from 24/10

1^st number: 2 4/10, 2^nd number: 18/64

24/10 - 18/64 is 339/160.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 64 is 320

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
24/10 = 24 × 32/10 × 32 = 768/320
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
18/64 = 18 × 5/64 × 5 = 90/320
Subtract the two like fractions:
768/320 - 90/320 = 768 - 90/320 = 678/320
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 339/160
In mixed form: 219/160

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