Subtract 30/70 from 36/24
1st number: 1 12/24, 2nd number: 30/70
36/24 - 30/70 is 15/14.
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,
36/24 = 36 × 35/24 × 35 = 1260/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
30/70 = 30 × 12/70 × 12 = 360/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/840 - 360/840 = 1260 - 360/840 = 900/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/14
- In mixed form: 11/14
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