Subtract 56/20 from 24/70
1st number: 24/70, 2nd number: 2 16/20
24/70 - 56/20 is -86/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
24/70 = 24 × 2/70 × 2 = 48/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
56/20 = 56 × 7/20 × 7 = 392/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/140 - 392/140 = 48 - 392/140 = -344/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -86/35
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