Subtract 3/8 from 24/70
24/70 - 3/8 is -9/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
24/70 = 24 × 4/70 × 4 = 96/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
3/8 = 3 × 35/8 × 35 = 105/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/280 - 105/280 = 96 - 105/280 = -9/280
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 48/70-3/8 24/70-6/8 24/70-3/16 72/70-3/8 24/70-9/8 24/70-3/24 24/70-15/8 24/70-3/40 24/70-21/8 24/70-3/56