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Subtract 1/24 from 1/70

1/70 - 1/24 is -23/840.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 24 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
    1/70 = 1 × 12/70 × 12 = 12/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    1/24 = 1 × 35/24 × 35 = 35/840
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    12/840 - 35/840 = 12 - 35/840 = -23/840

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