Subtract 36/35 from 2/24
1st number: 2/24, 2nd number: 1 1/35
2/24 - 36/35 is -397/420.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 35 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
2/24 = 2 × 35/24 × 35 = 70/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
36/35 = 36 × 24/35 × 24 = 864/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/840 - 864/840 = 70 - 864/840 = -794/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -397/420
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