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Subtract 20/70 from 35/24

1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 20/70

35/24 - 20/70 is 197/168.

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,
    35/24 = 35 × 35/24 × 35 = 1225/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
    20/70 = 20 × 12/70 × 12 = 240/840
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1225/840 - 240/840 = 1225 - 240/840 = 985/840
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 197/168
  6. In mixed form: 129/168

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