Subtract 48/70 from 60/24
1st number: 2 12/24, 2nd number: 48/70
60/24 - 48/70 is 127/70.
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,
48/70 = 48 × 12/70 × 12 = 576/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/840 - 576/840 = 2100 - 576/840 = 1524/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/70
- In mixed form: 157/70
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