Subtract 12/24 from 36/10
1st number: 3 6/10, 2nd number: 12/24
36/10 - 12/24 is 31/10.
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,
36/10 = 36 × 12/10 × 12 = 432/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
12/24 = 12 × 5/24 × 5 = 60/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/120 - 60/120 = 432 - 60/120 = 372/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/10
- In mixed form: 31/10
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