Subtract 70/5 from 2/24, Solve 2/24

Subtract 70/5 from 2/24

1^st number: 2/24, 2^nd number: 14 0/5

2/24 - 70/5 is -167/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 5 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
70/5 = 70 × 24/5 × 24 = 1680/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
10/120 - 1680/120 = 10 - 1680/120 = -1670/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -167/12

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