Subtract 10/15 from 70/24, Solve 2 22/24

Subtract 10/15 from 70/24

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 10/15

70/24 - 10/15 is 9/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 15 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
70/24 = 70 × 5/24 × 5 = 350/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
10/15 = 10 × 8/15 × 8 = 80/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
350/120 - 80/120 = 350 - 80/120 = 270/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/4
In mixed form: 21/4

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