Subtract 7/24 from 25/10, Solve 2 5/10

Subtract 7/24 from 25/10

1^st number: 2 5/10, 2^nd number: 7/24

25/10 - 7/24 is 53/24.

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,
7/24 = 7 × 5/24 × 5 = 35/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
300/120 - 35/120 = 300 - 35/120 = 265/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/24
In mixed form: 25/24

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