Subtract 84/24 from 3/35
1st number: 3/35, 2nd number: 3 12/24
3/35 - 84/24 is -239/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
3/35 = 3 × 24/35 × 24 = 72/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
84/24 = 84 × 35/24 × 35 = 2940/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/840 - 2940/840 = 72 - 2940/840 = -2868/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -239/70
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