Subtract 7/48 from 24/10
1st number: 2 4/10, 2nd number: 7/48
24/10 - 7/48 is 541/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
24/10 = 24 × 24/10 × 24 = 576/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
7/48 = 7 × 5/48 × 5 = 35/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/240 - 35/240 = 576 - 35/240 = 541/240 - In mixed form: 261/240
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