Subtract 24/35 from 24/10
1st number: 2 4/10, 2nd number: 24/35
24/10 - 24/35 is 12/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 35 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 35 × 2 = 70,
24/35 = 24 × 2/35 × 2 = 48/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/70 - 48/70 = 168 - 48/70 = 120/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/7
- In mixed form: 15/7
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