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Subtract 24/70 from 7/2

1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 24/70

7/2 - 24/70 is 221/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 70 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
    7/2 = 7 × 35/2 × 35 = 245/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    24/70 = 24 × 1/70 × 1 = 24/70
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    245/70 - 24/70 = 245 - 24/70 = 221/70
  5. In mixed form: 311/70

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