Subtract 24/70 from 98/3
1st number: 32 2/3, 2nd number: 24/70
98/3 - 24/70 is 3394/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
98/3 = 98 × 70/3 × 70 = 6860/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
24/70 = 24 × 3/70 × 3 = 72/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6860/210 - 72/210 = 6860 - 72/210 = 6788/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3394/105
- In mixed form: 3234/105
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