Subtract 56/70 from 60/24, Solve 2 12/24

Subtract 56/70 from 60/24

1^st number: 2 12/24, 2^nd number: 56/70

60/24 - 56/70 is 17/10.

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,
56/70 = 56 × 12/70 × 12 = 672/840
Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/840 - 672/840 = 2100 - 672/840 = 1428/840
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/10
In mixed form: 17/10

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