Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Subtract fractions

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

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

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com