Subtract 25/10 from 6/24, Solve 6/24

Subtract 25/10 from 6/24

1^st number: 6/24, 2^nd number: 2 5/10

6/24 - 25/10 is -9/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 10 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
6/24 = 6 × 5/24 × 5 = 30/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
25/10 = 25 × 12/10 × 12 = 300/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
30/120 - 300/120 = 30 - 300/120 = -270/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/4

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