Subtract 2/70 from 60/24
1st number: 2 12/24, 2nd number: 2/70
60/24 - 2/70 is 173/70.
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,
60/24 = 60 × 35/24 × 35 = 2100/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
2/70 = 2 × 12/70 × 12 = 24/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/840 - 24/840 = 2100 - 24/840 = 2076/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/70
- In mixed form: 233/70
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