Subtract 84/70 from 28/24
1st number: 1 4/24, 2nd number: 1 14/70
28/24 - 84/70 is -1/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
84/70 = 84 × 12/70 × 12 = 1008/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/840 - 1008/840 = 980 - 1008/840 = -28/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/30
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