Subtract 70/14 from 30/24
1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 5 0/14
30/24 - 70/14 is -15/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 14 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
30/24 = 30 × 7/24 × 7 = 210/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
70/14 = 70 × 12/14 × 12 = 840/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/168 - 840/168 = 210 - 840/168 = -630/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/4
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