Subtract 24/5 from 6/70
1st number: 6/70, 2nd number: 4 4/5
6/70 - 24/5 is -33/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 5 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
6/70 = 6 × 1/70 × 1 = 6/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
24/5 = 24 × 14/5 × 14 = 336/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/70 - 336/70 = 6 - 336/70 = -330/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/7
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