Subtract 80/24 from 5/10
1st number: 5/10, 2nd number: 3 8/24
5/10 - 80/24 is -17/6.
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,
5/10 = 5 × 12/10 × 12 = 60/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
80/24 = 80 × 5/24 × 5 = 400/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/120 - 400/120 = 60 - 400/120 = -340/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/6
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 5/20-80/24 5/10-80/48 15/10-80/24 5/30-80/24 5/10-80/72 25/10-80/24 5/50-80/24 35/10-80/24 5/70-80/24