Subtract 12/70 from 24/21
1st number: 1 3/21, 2nd number: 12/70
24/21 - 12/70 is 34/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
24/21 = 24 × 10/21 × 10 = 240/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
12/70 = 12 × 3/70 × 3 = 36/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/210 - 36/210 = 240 - 36/210 = 204/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/35
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