Subtract 9/24 from 70/28
1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 9/24
70/28 - 9/24 is 17/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
70/28 = 70 × 6/28 × 6 = 420/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
9/24 = 9 × 7/24 × 7 = 63/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/168 - 63/168 = 420 - 63/168 = 357/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/8
- In mixed form: 21/8
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