Subtract 7/24 from 27/10
1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 7/24
27/10 - 7/24 is 289/120.
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,
27/10 = 27 × 12/10 × 12 = 324/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
7/24 = 7 × 5/24 × 5 = 35/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/120 - 35/120 = 324 - 35/120 = 289/120 - In mixed form: 249/120
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