Subtract 6/24 from 3/10
3/10 - 6/24 is 1/20.
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,
3/10 = 3 × 12/10 × 12 = 36/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
6/24 = 6 × 5/24 × 5 = 30/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/120 - 30/120 = 36 - 30/120 = 6/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/20
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