Subtract 10/84 from 24/15
1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 10/84
24/15 - 10/84 is 311/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
24/15 = 24 × 28/15 × 28 = 672/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
10/84 = 10 × 5/84 × 5 = 50/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/420 - 50/420 = 672 - 50/420 = 622/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 311/210
- In mixed form: 1101/210
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