Subtract 84/20 from 24/70
1st number: 24/70, 2nd number: 4 4/20
24/70 - 84/20 is -27/7.
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,
84/20 = 84 × 7/20 × 7 = 588/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/140 - 588/140 = 48 - 588/140 = -540/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/7
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