Subtract 21/70 from 24/6
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 21/70
24/6 - 21/70 is 37/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
24/6 = 24 × 35/6 × 35 = 840/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
21/70 = 21 × 3/70 × 3 = 63/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/210 - 63/210 = 840 - 63/210 = 777/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/10
- In mixed form: 37/10
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