Subtract 24/10 from 84/96
1st number: 84/96, 2nd number: 2 4/10
84/96 - 24/10 is -61/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 10 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
84/96 = 84 × 5/96 × 5 = 420/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
24/10 = 24 × 48/10 × 48 = 1152/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/480 - 1152/480 = 420 - 1152/480 = -732/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/40
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