Subtract 70/75 from 24/9
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 70/75
24/9 - 70/75 is 26/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
24/9 = 24 × 25/9 × 25 = 600/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
70/75 = 70 × 3/75 × 3 = 210/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/225 - 210/225 = 600 - 210/225 = 390/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/15
- In mixed form: 111/15
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