Answers

Subtract 8/10 from 24/12

1^st number: 2 0/12, 2^nd number: 8/10

24/12 - 8/10 is 6/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 10 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   24/12 = 24 × 5/12 × 5 = 120/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
   8/10 = 8 × 6/10 × 6 = 48/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/60 - 48/60 = 120 - 48/60 = 72/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/5
6. In mixed form: 11/5

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