Subtract 24/10 from 84/3
1st number: 28 0/3, 2nd number: 2 4/10
84/3 - 24/10 is 128/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
84/3 = 84 × 10/3 × 10 = 840/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
24/10 = 24 × 3/10 × 3 = 72/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/30 - 72/30 = 840 - 72/30 = 768/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 128/5
- In mixed form: 253/5
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