Subtract 45/24 from 36/10, Solve 3 6/10

Subtract 45/24 from 36/10

1^st number: 3 6/10, 2^nd number: 1 21/24

36/10 - 45/24 is 69/40.

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,
45/24 = 45 × 5/24 × 5 = 225/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
432/120 - 225/120 = 432 - 225/120 = 207/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 69/40
In mixed form: 129/40

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