Subtract 8/70 from 49/24
1st number: 2 1/24, 2nd number: 8/70
49/24 - 8/70 is 1619/840.
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,
49/24 = 49 × 35/24 × 35 = 1715/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
8/70 = 8 × 12/70 × 12 = 96/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1715/840 - 96/840 = 1715 - 96/840 = 1619/840 - In mixed form: 1779/840
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