Subtract 24/36 from 27/10
1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 24/36
27/10 - 24/36 is 61/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
27/10 = 27 × 18/10 × 18 = 486/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
24/36 = 24 × 5/36 × 5 = 120/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/180 - 120/180 = 486 - 120/180 = 366/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/30
- In mixed form: 21/30
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