Subtract 50/35 from 24/70
1st number: 24/70, 2nd number: 1 15/35
24/70 - 50/35 is -38/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
24/70 = 24 × 1/70 × 1 = 24/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
50/35 = 50 × 2/35 × 2 = 100/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/70 - 100/70 = 24 - 100/70 = -76/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -38/35
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