Subtract 10/5 from 4/24
1st number: 4/24, 2nd number: 2 0/5
4/24 - 10/5 is -11/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 5 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
4/24 = 4 × 5/24 × 5 = 20/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
10/5 = 10 × 24/5 × 24 = 240/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/120 - 240/120 = 20 - 240/120 = -220/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/6
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