Subtract 10/24 from 24/25
24/25 - 10/24 is 163/300.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 24 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
24/25 = 24 × 24/25 × 24 = 576/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
10/24 = 10 × 25/24 × 25 = 250/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/600 - 250/600 = 576 - 250/600 = 326/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 163/300
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