Subtract 10/70 from 24/10
1st number: 2 4/10, 2nd number: 10/70
24/10 - 10/70 is 79/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
24/10 = 24 × 7/10 × 7 = 168/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
10/70 = 10 × 1/70 × 1 = 10/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/70 - 10/70 = 168 - 10/70 = 158/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/35
- In mixed form: 29/35
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