Subtract 24/18 from 30/10
1st number: 3 0/10, 2nd number: 1 6/18
30/10 - 24/18 is 5/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
30/10 = 30 × 9/10 × 9 = 270/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
24/18 = 24 × 5/18 × 5 = 120/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/90 - 120/90 = 270 - 120/90 = 150/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
- In mixed form: 12/3
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