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Subtract 70/27 from 10/24

1st number: 10/24, 2nd number: 2 16/27

10/24 - 70/27 is -235/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 27 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
    10/24 = 10 × 9/24 × 9 = 90/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    70/27 = 70 × 8/27 × 8 = 560/216
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    90/216 - 560/216 = 90 - 560/216 = -470/216
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -235/108

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