Subtract 10/70 from 40/24
1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 10/70
40/24 - 10/70 is 32/21.
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,
40/24 = 40 × 35/24 × 35 = 1400/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
10/70 = 10 × 12/70 × 12 = 120/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/840 - 120/840 = 1400 - 120/840 = 1280/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/21
- In mixed form: 111/21
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