Subtract 24/84 from 50/70
50/70 - 24/84 is 3/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
50/70 = 50 × 6/70 × 6 = 300/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
24/84 = 24 × 5/84 × 5 = 120/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/420 - 120/420 = 300 - 120/420 = 180/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/7
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