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Subtract 2/70 from 32/24

1st number: 1 8/24, 2nd number: 2/70

32/24 - 2/70 is 137/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    32/24 = 32 × 35/24 × 35 = 1120/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
    2/70 = 2 × 12/70 × 12 = 24/840
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1120/840 - 24/840 = 1120 - 24/840 = 1096/840
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/105
  6. In mixed form: 132/105

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