Subtract 36/70 from 30/24
1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 36/70
30/24 - 36/70 is 103/140.
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,
30/24 = 30 × 35/24 × 35 = 1050/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
36/70 = 36 × 12/70 × 12 = 432/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/840 - 432/840 = 1050 - 432/840 = 618/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/140
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