Subtract 2/24 from 5/35
5/35 - 2/24 is 5/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
5/35 = 5 × 24/35 × 24 = 120/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
2/24 = 2 × 35/24 × 35 = 70/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/840 - 70/840 = 120 - 70/840 = 50/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/84
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 10/35-2/24 5/35-4/24 5/70-2/24 5/35-2/48 15/35-2/24 5/35-6/24 5/35-2/72 25/35-2/24 5/35-10/24 5/35-14/24