Subtract 63/70 from 64/24
1st number: 2 16/24, 2nd number: 63/70
64/24 - 63/70 is 53/30.
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,
64/24 = 64 × 35/24 × 35 = 2240/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
63/70 = 63 × 12/70 × 12 = 756/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2240/840 - 756/840 = 2240 - 756/840 = 1484/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/30
- In mixed form: 123/30
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