Subtract 72/24 from 3/10, Solve 3/10

Subtract 72/24 from 3/10

1^st number: 3/10, 2^nd number: 3 0/24

3/10 - 72/24 is -27/10.

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,
72/24 = 72 × 5/24 × 5 = 360/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
36/120 - 360/120 = 36 - 360/120 = -324/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/10

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