Subtract 24/70 from 32/21
1st number: 1 11/21, 2nd number: 24/70
32/21 - 24/70 is 124/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
32/21 = 32 × 10/21 × 10 = 320/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
24/70 = 24 × 3/70 × 3 = 72/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/210 - 72/210 = 320 - 72/210 = 248/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 124/105
- In mixed form: 119/105
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