Subtract 4/35 from 24/10
1st number: 2 4/10, 2nd number: 4/35
24/10 - 4/35 is 16/7.
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,
4/35 = 4 × 2/35 × 2 = 8/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/70 - 8/70 = 168 - 8/70 = 160/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/7
- In mixed form: 22/7
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