Subtract 20/24 from 84/10
1st number: 8 4/10, 2nd number: 20/24
84/10 - 20/24 is 227/30.
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,
84/10 = 84 × 12/10 × 12 = 1008/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
20/24 = 20 × 5/24 × 5 = 100/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/120 - 100/120 = 1008 - 100/120 = 908/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 227/30
- In mixed form: 717/30
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