Subtract 36/10 from 72/24
1st number: 3 0/24, 2nd number: 3 6/10
72/24 - 36/10 is -3/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
36/10 = 36 × 12/10 × 12 = 432/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/120 - 432/120 = 360 - 432/120 = -72/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/5
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