Subtract 25/30 from 24/10
1st number: 2 4/10, 2nd number: 25/30
24/10 - 25/30 is 47/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
24/10 = 24 × 3/10 × 3 = 72/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
25/30 = 25 × 1/30 × 1 = 25/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/30 - 25/30 = 72 - 25/30 = 47/30 - In mixed form: 117/30
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