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Subtract 70/24 from 42/5

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 2 22/24

42/5 - 70/24 is 329/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
    42/5 = 42 × 24/5 × 24 = 1008/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    70/24 = 70 × 5/24 × 5 = 350/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1008/120 - 350/120 = 1008 - 350/120 = 658/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 329/60
  6. In mixed form: 529/60

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