Subtract 2/70 from 45/24
1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 2/70
45/24 - 2/70 is 517/280.
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,
45/24 = 45 × 35/24 × 35 = 1575/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
2/70 = 2 × 12/70 × 12 = 24/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1575/840 - 24/840 = 1575 - 24/840 = 1551/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 517/280
- In mixed form: 1237/280
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