Subtract 10/24 from 42/5, Solve 8 2/5

Subtract 10/24 from 42/5

1^st number: 8 2/5, 2^nd number: 10/24

42/5 - 10/24 is 479/60.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
42/5 = 42 × 24/5 × 24 = 1008/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
10/24 = 10 × 5/24 × 5 = 50/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/120 - 50/120 = 1008 - 50/120 = 958/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 479/60
In mixed form: 759/60

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