Subtract 12/70 from 32/24
1st number: 1 8/24, 2nd number: 12/70
32/24 - 12/70 is 122/105.
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,
32/24 = 32 × 35/24 × 35 = 1120/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
12/70 = 12 × 12/70 × 12 = 144/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/840 - 144/840 = 1120 - 144/840 = 976/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 122/105
- In mixed form: 117/105
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