Subtract 42/24 from 60/10
1st number: 6 0/10, 2nd number: 1 18/24
60/10 - 42/24 is 17/4.
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,
60/10 = 60 × 12/10 × 12 = 720/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
42/24 = 42 × 5/24 × 5 = 210/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/120 - 210/120 = 720 - 210/120 = 510/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/4
- In mixed form: 41/4
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