Subtract 6/70 from 50/24
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 6/70
50/24 - 6/70 is 839/420.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 70 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
50/24 = 50 × 35/24 × 35 = 1750/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
6/70 = 6 × 12/70 × 12 = 72/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1750/840 - 72/840 = 1750 - 72/840 = 1678/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 839/420
- In mixed form: 1419/420
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