Subtract 10/32 from 72/24
1st number: 3 0/24, 2nd number: 10/32
72/24 - 10/32 is 43/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
72/24 = 72 × 4/24 × 4 = 288/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
10/32 = 10 × 3/32 × 3 = 30/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/96 - 30/96 = 288 - 30/96 = 258/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/16
- In mixed form: 211/16
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