Subtract 28/42 from 24/70
24/70 - 28/42 is -34/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
24/70 = 24 × 3/70 × 3 = 72/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
28/42 = 28 × 5/42 × 5 = 140/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/210 - 140/210 = 72 - 140/210 = -68/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -34/105
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