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Subtract 24/36 from 5/10

5/10 - 24/36 is -1/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
    5/10 = 5 × 18/10 × 18 = 90/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    24/36 = 24 × 5/36 × 5 = 120/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    90/180 - 120/180 = 90 - 120/180 = -30/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/6

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