Subtract 42/70 from 32/24
1st number: 1 8/24, 2nd number: 42/70
32/24 - 42/70 is 11/15.
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,
42/70 = 42 × 12/70 × 12 = 504/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/840 - 504/840 = 1120 - 504/840 = 616/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/15
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