Subtract 10/24 from 80/7
1st number: 11 3/7, 2nd number: 10/24
80/7 - 10/24 is 925/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
80/7 = 80 × 24/7 × 24 = 1920/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
10/24 = 10 × 7/24 × 7 = 70/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1920/168 - 70/168 = 1920 - 70/168 = 1850/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 925/84
- In mixed form: 111/84
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