Subtract 9/24 from 24/10, Solve 2 4/10

Subtract 9/24 from 24/10

1^st number: 2 4/10, 2^nd number: 9/24

24/10 - 9/24 is 81/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 24 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
24/10 = 24 × 12/10 × 12 = 288/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
9/24 = 9 × 5/24 × 5 = 45/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
288/120 - 45/120 = 288 - 45/120 = 243/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/40
In mixed form: 21/40

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