Subtract 5/24 from 75/10
1st number: 7 5/10, 2nd number: 5/24
75/10 - 5/24 is 175/24.
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,
75/10 = 75 × 12/10 × 12 = 900/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
5/24 = 5 × 5/24 × 5 = 25/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/120 - 25/120 = 900 - 25/120 = 875/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 175/24
- In mixed form: 77/24
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