Subtract 10/24 from 9/4
1st number: 2 1/4, 2nd number: 10/24
94 - 1024 is 116.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
94 = 9 × 64 × 6 = 5424 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
1024 = 10 × 124 × 1 = 1024 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5424 - 1024 = 54 - 1024 = 4424 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 116
- In mixed form: 156
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