Subtract 27/70 from 35/24
1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 27/70
35/24 - 27/70 is 901/840.
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,
35/24 = 35 × 35/24 × 35 = 1225/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
27/70 = 27 × 12/70 × 12 = 324/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1225/840 - 324/840 = 1225 - 324/840 = 901/840 - In mixed form: 161/840
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