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Subtract 4/70 from 12/24

12/24 - 4/70 is 31/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 70 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    12/24 = 12 × 35/24 × 35 = 420/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
    4/70 = 4 × 12/70 × 12 = 48/840
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    420/840 - 48/840 = 420 - 48/840 = 372/840
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/70

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