Subtract 32/70 from 24/15
1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 32/70
24/15 - 32/70 is 8/7.
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,
32/70 = 32 × 3/70 × 3 = 96/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/210 - 96/210 = 336 - 96/210 = 240/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/7
- In mixed form: 11/7
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