Subtract 4/24 from 1/70
1/70 - 4/24 is -16/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
1/70 = 1 × 12/70 × 12 = 12/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
4/24 = 4 × 35/24 × 35 = 140/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/840 - 140/840 = 12 - 140/840 = -128/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/105
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