Subtract 40/24 from 50/10
1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 1 16/24
50/10 - 40/24 is 10/3.
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,
50/10 = 50 × 12/10 × 12 = 600/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
40/24 = 40 × 5/24 × 5 = 200/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/120 - 200/120 = 600 - 200/120 = 400/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/3
- In mixed form: 31/3
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