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Subtract 8/70 from 24/45

24/45 - 8/70 is 44/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 70 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    24/45 = 24 × 14/45 × 14 = 336/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    8/70 = 8 × 9/70 × 9 = 72/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    336/630 - 72/630 = 336 - 72/630 = 264/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/105

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