Subtract 30/70 from 24/15
1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 30/70
24/15 - 30/70 is 41/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
24/15 = 24 × 14/15 × 14 = 336/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
30/70 = 30 × 3/70 × 3 = 90/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/210 - 90/210 = 336 - 90/210 = 246/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/35
- In mixed form: 16/35
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