Subtract 84/70 from 24/18
1st number: 1 6/18, 2nd number: 1 14/70
24/18 - 84/70 is 2/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
24/18 = 24 × 35/18 × 35 = 840/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
84/70 = 84 × 9/70 × 9 = 756/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/630 - 756/630 = 840 - 756/630 = 84/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/15
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