Subtract 10/24 from 36/18
1st number: 2 0/18, 2nd number: 10/24
36/18 - 10/24 is 19/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
36/18 = 36 × 4/18 × 4 = 144/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
10/24 = 10 × 3/24 × 3 = 30/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/72 - 30/72 = 144 - 30/72 = 114/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/12
- In mixed form: 17/12
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