Subtract 70/10 from 36/24
1st number: 1 12/24, 2nd number: 7 0/10
36/24 - 70/10 is -11/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 10 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
36/24 = 36 × 5/24 × 5 = 180/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
70/10 = 70 × 12/10 × 12 = 840/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/120 - 840/120 = 180 - 840/120 = -660/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/2
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