Subtract 24/70 from 15/16
15/16 - 24/70 is 333/560.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 70 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
15/16 = 15 × 35/16 × 35 = 525/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
24/70 = 24 × 8/70 × 8 = 192/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/560 - 192/560 = 525 - 192/560 = 333/560
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