Subtract 70/24 from 5/18
1st number: 5/18, 2nd number: 2 22/24
5/18 - 70/24 is -95/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
5/18 = 5 × 4/18 × 4 = 20/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
70/24 = 70 × 3/24 × 3 = 210/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/72 - 210/72 = 20 - 210/72 = -190/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -95/36
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