Subtract 10/70 from 24/2, Solve 12 0/2

Subtract 10/70 from 24/2

1^st number: 12 0/2, 2^nd number: 10/70

24/2 - 10/70 is 83/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 70 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
24/2 = 24 × 35/2 × 35 = 840/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
10/70 = 10 × 1/70 × 1 = 10/70
Subtract the two like fractions:
840/70 - 10/70 = 840 - 10/70 = 830/70
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/7
In mixed form: 116/7

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