Subtract 45/70 from 32/24
1st number: 1 8/24, 2nd number: 45/70
32/24 - 45/70 is 29/42.
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,
45/70 = 45 × 12/70 × 12 = 540/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/840 - 540/840 = 1120 - 540/840 = 580/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/42
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