Subtract 80/70 from 35/24
1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 1 10/70
35/24 - 80/70 is 53/168.
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,
80/70 = 80 × 12/70 × 12 = 960/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1225/840 - 960/840 = 1225 - 960/840 = 265/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/168
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