Subtract 3/70 from 28/24, Solve 1 4/24

Subtract 3/70 from 28/24

1^st number: 1 4/24, 2^nd number: 3/70

28/24 - 3/70 is 118/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 70 is 840

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
28/24 = 28 × 35/24 × 35 = 980/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
3/70 = 3 × 12/70 × 12 = 36/840
Subtract the two like fractions:
980/840 - 36/840 = 980 - 36/840 = 944/840
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 118/105
In mixed form: 113/105

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