Subtract 12/36 from 70/24
1st number: 2 22/24, 2nd number: 12/36
70/24 - 12/36 is 31/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
70/24 = 70 × 3/24 × 3 = 210/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
12/36 = 12 × 2/36 × 2 = 24/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/72 - 24/72 = 210 - 24/72 = 186/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/12
- In mixed form: 27/12
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