Subtract 8/70 from 24/6
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 8/70
24/6 - 8/70 is 136/35.
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,
8/70 = 8 × 3/70 × 3 = 24/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/210 - 24/210 = 840 - 24/210 = 816/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 136/35
- In mixed form: 331/35
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