Subtract 24/70 from 12/10
1st number: 1 2/10, 2nd number: 24/70
12/10 - 24/70 is 6/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
12/10 = 12 × 7/10 × 7 = 84/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
24/70 = 24 × 1/70 × 1 = 24/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/70 - 24/70 = 84 - 24/70 = 60/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/7
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