Answers

Subtract 27/24 from 8/10

1^st number: 8/10, 2^nd number: 1 3/24

8/10 - 27/24 is -13/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
   8/10 = 8 × 12/10 × 12 = 96/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   27/24 = 27 × 5/24 × 5 = 135/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/120 - 135/120 = 96 - 135/120 = -39/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/40

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