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Subtract 70/18 from 10/24

1st number: 10/24, 2nd number: 3 16/18

10/24 - 70/18 is -125/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 18 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    10/24 = 10 × 3/24 × 3 = 30/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
    70/18 = 70 × 4/18 × 4 = 280/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    30/72 - 280/72 = 30 - 280/72 = -250/72
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -125/36

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