Subtract 96/70 from 60/24
1st number: 2 12/24, 2nd number: 1 26/70
60/24 - 96/70 is 79/70.
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,
96/70 = 96 × 12/70 × 12 = 1152/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/840 - 1152/840 = 2100 - 1152/840 = 948/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/70
- In mixed form: 19/70
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