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Subtract 70/25 from 2/24

1st number: 2/24, 2nd number: 2 20/25

2/24 - 70/25 is -163/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 25 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    2/24 = 2 × 25/24 × 25 = 50/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
    70/25 = 70 × 24/25 × 24 = 1680/600
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    50/600 - 1680/600 = 50 - 1680/600 = -1630/600
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -163/60

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