Subtract 32/10 from 24/28
1st number: 24/28, 2nd number: 3 2/10
24/28 - 32/10 is -82/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 10 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
24/28 = 24 × 5/28 × 5 = 120/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
32/10 = 32 × 14/10 × 14 = 448/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/140 - 448/140 = 120 - 448/140 = -328/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -82/35
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