Subtract 4/24 from 25/10
1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 4/24
25/10 - 4/24 is 7/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
25/10 = 25 × 12/10 × 12 = 300/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
4/24 = 4 × 5/24 × 5 = 20/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/120 - 20/120 = 300 - 20/120 = 280/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/3
- In mixed form: 21/3
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