Subtract 1/24 from 25/70
25/70 - 1/24 is 53/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
25/70 = 25 × 12/70 × 12 = 300/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
1/24 = 1 × 35/24 × 35 = 35/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/840 - 35/840 = 300 - 35/840 = 265/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/168
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