Subtract 63/24 from 1/70, Solve 1/70

Subtract 63/24 from 1/70

1^st number: 1/70, 2^nd number: 2 15/24

1/70 - 63/24 is -731/280.

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,
63/24 = 63 × 35/24 × 35 = 2205/840
Subtract the two like fractions:
12/840 - 2205/840 = 12 - 2205/840 = -2193/840
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -731/280

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