Subtract 27/24 from 70/10
1st number: 7 0/10, 2nd number: 1 3/24
70/10 - 27/24 is 47/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
70/10 = 70 × 12/10 × 12 = 840/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
27/24 = 27 × 5/24 × 5 = 135/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/120 - 135/120 = 840 - 135/120 = 705/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/8
- In mixed form: 57/8
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