Subtract 35/24 from 70/18
1st number: 3 16/18, 2nd number: 1 11/24
70/18 - 35/24 is 175/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
70/18 = 70 × 4/18 × 4 = 280/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
35/24 = 35 × 3/24 × 3 = 105/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/72 - 105/72 = 280 - 105/72 = 175/72 - In mixed form: 231/72
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