Subtract 42/70 from 54/24
1st number: 2 6/24, 2nd number: 42/70
54/24 - 42/70 is 33/20.
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,
54/24 = 54 × 35/24 × 35 = 1890/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
42/70 = 42 × 12/70 × 12 = 504/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1890/840 - 504/840 = 1890 - 504/840 = 1386/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/20
- In mixed form: 113/20
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