Subtract 70/35 from 24/5
1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 2 0/35
24/5 - 70/35 is 14/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 35 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
24/5 = 24 × 7/5 × 7 = 168/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
70/35 = 70 × 1/35 × 1 = 70/35 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/35 - 70/35 = 168 - 70/35 = 98/35 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/5
- In mixed form: 24/5
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