Subtract 24/70 from 3/24, Solve 3/24

Subtract 24/70 from 3/24

3/24 - 24/70 is -61/280.

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,
3/24 = 3 × 35/24 × 35 = 105/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
24/70 = 24 × 12/70 × 12 = 288/840
Subtract the two like fractions:
105/840 - 288/840 = 105 - 288/840 = -183/840
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/280

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