Subtract 24/70 from 42/4
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 24/70
42/4 - 24/70 is 711/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
42/4 = 42 × 35/4 × 35 = 1470/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
24/70 = 24 × 2/70 × 2 = 48/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/140 - 48/140 = 1470 - 48/140 = 1422/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 711/70
- In mixed form: 1011/70
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