Subtract 42/70 from 24/3
1st number: 8 0/3, 2nd number: 42/70
24/3 - 42/70 is 37/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
24/3 = 24 × 70/3 × 70 = 1680/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
42/70 = 42 × 3/70 × 3 = 126/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1680/210 - 126/210 = 1680 - 126/210 = 1554/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/5
- In mixed form: 72/5
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