Subtract 10/24 from 42/10
1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 10/24
42/10 - 10/24 is 227/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
42/10 = 42 × 12/10 × 12 = 504/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
10/24 = 10 × 5/24 × 5 = 50/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/120 - 50/120 = 504 - 50/120 = 454/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 227/60
- In mixed form: 347/60
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