Subtract 40/70 from 24/9
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 40/70
24/9 - 40/70 is 44/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
24/9 = 24 × 70/9 × 70 = 1680/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
40/70 = 40 × 9/70 × 9 = 360/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1680/630 - 360/630 = 1680 - 360/630 = 1320/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/21
- In mixed form: 22/21
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