Subtract 10/24 from 7/2
1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 10/24
7/2 - 10/24 is 37/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
7/2 = 7 × 12/2 × 12 = 84/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
10/24 = 10 × 1/24 × 1 = 10/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/24 - 10/24 = 84 - 10/24 = 74/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/12
- In mixed form: 31/12
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