Subtract 12/10 from 72/24, Solve 3 0/24

Subtract 12/10 from 72/24

1^st number: 3 0/24, 2^nd number: 1 2/10

72/24 - 12/10 is 9/5.

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,
72/24 = 72 × 5/24 × 5 = 360/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
12/10 = 12 × 12/10 × 12 = 144/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
360/120 - 144/120 = 360 - 144/120 = 216/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/5
In mixed form: 14/5

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