Subtract 4/24 from 32/3
1st number: 10 2/3, 2nd number: 4/24
32/3 - 4/24 is 21/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
32/3 = 32 × 8/3 × 8 = 256/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
4/24 = 4 × 1/24 × 1 = 4/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/24 - 4/24 = 256 - 4/24 = 252/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/2
- In mixed form: 101/2
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