Subtract 24/28 from 1/70
1/70 - 24/28 is -59/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
1/70 = 1 × 2/70 × 2 = 2/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
24/28 = 24 × 5/28 × 5 = 120/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/140 - 120/140 = 2 - 120/140 = -118/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/70
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