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Subtract 42/24 from 70/2

1st number: 35 0/2, 2nd number: 1 18/24

70/2 - 42/24 is 133/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 24 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
    70/2 = 70 × 12/2 × 12 = 840/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    42/24 = 42 × 1/24 × 1 = 42/24
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    840/24 - 42/24 = 840 - 42/24 = 798/24
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/4
  6. In mixed form: 331/4

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