Subtract 14/27 from 70/24
1st number: 2 22/24, 2nd number: 14/27
70/24 - 14/27 is 259/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
70/24 = 70 × 9/24 × 9 = 630/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
14/27 = 14 × 8/27 × 8 = 112/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/216 - 112/216 = 630 - 112/216 = 518/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 259/108
- In mixed form: 243/108
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