Subtract 80/70 from 24/21
1st number: 1 3/21, 2nd number: 1 10/70
24/21 - 80/70 is 0/1.
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,
80/70 = 80 × 3/70 × 3 = 240/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/210 - 240/210 = 240 - 240/210 = 0/210 - The answer is 0
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