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Subtract 10/18 from 27/24

1st number: 1 3/24, 2nd number: 10/18

27/24 - 10/18 is 41/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 18 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    27/24 = 27 × 3/24 × 3 = 81/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
    10/18 = 10 × 4/18 × 4 = 40/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    81/72 - 40/72 = 81 - 40/72 = 41/72

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