Subtract 84/64 from 24/70
1st number: 24/70, 2nd number: 1 20/64
24/70 - 84/64 is -543/560.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 64 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
24/70 = 24 × 32/70 × 32 = 768/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
84/64 = 84 × 35/64 × 35 = 2940/2240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
768/2240 - 2940/2240 = 768 - 2940/2240 = -2172/2240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -543/560
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