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Subtract 98/70 from 60/24

1st number: 2 12/24, 2nd number: 1 28/70

60/24 - 98/70 is 11/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    60/24 = 60 × 35/24 × 35 = 2100/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
    98/70 = 98 × 12/70 × 12 = 1176/840
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2100/840 - 1176/840 = 2100 - 1176/840 = 924/840
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/10
  6. In mixed form: 11/10

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