Subtract 15/24 from 36/70
36/70 - 15/24 is -31/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
36/70 = 36 × 12/70 × 12 = 432/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
15/24 = 15 × 35/24 × 35 = 525/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/840 - 525/840 = 432 - 525/840 = -93/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/280
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