Subtract 42/70 from 24/9
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 42/70
24/9 - 42/70 is 31/15.
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,
42/70 = 42 × 9/70 × 9 = 378/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1680/630 - 378/630 = 1680 - 378/630 = 1302/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/15
- In mixed form: 21/15
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