Subtract 10/24 from 28/32
28/32 - 10/24 is 11/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 24 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
28/32 = 28 × 3/32 × 3 = 84/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
10/24 = 10 × 4/24 × 4 = 40/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/96 - 40/96 = 84 - 40/96 = 44/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/24
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