Subtract 70/24 from 54/5
1st number: 10 4/5, 2nd number: 2 22/24
54/5 - 70/24 is 473/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
54/5 = 54 × 24/5 × 24 = 1296/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
70/24 = 70 × 5/24 × 5 = 350/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1296/120 - 350/120 = 1296 - 350/120 = 946/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 473/60
- In mixed form: 753/60
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