Subtract 60/35 from 24/14
1st number: 1 10/14, 2nd number: 1 25/35
24/14 - 60/35 is 0/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
24/14 = 24 × 5/14 × 5 = 120/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
60/35 = 60 × 2/35 × 2 = 120/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/70 - 120/70 = 120 - 120/70 = 0/70 - The answer is 0
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