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Subtract 16/10 from 4/24

1st number: 4/24, 2nd number: 1 6/10

4/24 - 16/10 is -43/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    4/24 = 4 × 5/24 × 5 = 20/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
    16/10 = 16 × 12/10 × 12 = 192/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    20/120 - 192/120 = 20 - 192/120 = -172/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/30

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