Subtract 9/24 from 32/10
1st number: 3 2/10, 2nd number: 9/24
32/10 - 9/24 is 113/40.
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,
32/10 = 32 × 12/10 × 12 = 384/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
9/24 = 9 × 5/24 × 5 = 45/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
384/120 - 45/120 = 384 - 45/120 = 339/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/40
- In mixed form: 233/40
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