Subtract 54/24 from 6/10, Solve 6/10

Subtract 54/24 from 6/10

1^st number: 6/10, 2^nd number: 2 6/24

6/10 - 54/24 is -33/20.

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,
6/10 = 6 × 12/10 × 12 = 72/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
54/24 = 54 × 5/24 × 5 = 270/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
72/120 - 270/120 = 72 - 270/120 = -198/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/20

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