Subtract 70/10 from 6/24, Solve 6/24

Subtract 70/10 from 6/24

1^st number: 6/24, 2^nd number: 7 0/10

6/24 - 70/10 is -27/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 10 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
6/24 = 6 × 5/24 × 5 = 30/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
70/10 = 70 × 12/10 × 12 = 840/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
30/120 - 840/120 = 30 - 840/120 = -810/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/4

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