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Subtract 70/35 from 1/24

1st number: 1/24, 2nd number: 2 0/35

1/24 - 70/35 is -47/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 35 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    1/24 = 1 × 35/24 × 35 = 35/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
    70/35 = 70 × 24/35 × 24 = 1680/840
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    35/840 - 1680/840 = 35 - 1680/840 = -1645/840
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/24

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