Subtract 9/48 from 24/10
1st number: 2 4/10, 2nd number: 9/48
24/10 - 9/48 is 177/80.
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,
9/48 = 9 × 5/48 × 5 = 45/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/240 - 45/240 = 576 - 45/240 = 531/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 177/80
- In mixed form: 217/80
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