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Subtract 10/5 from 24/18

1st number: 1 6/18, 2nd number: 2 0/5

24/18 - 10/5 is -2/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 5 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    24/18 = 24 × 5/18 × 5 = 120/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    10/5 = 10 × 18/5 × 18 = 180/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    120/90 - 180/90 = 120 - 180/90 = -60/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/3

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