Subtract 2/40 from 70/24, Solve 2 22/24

Subtract 2/40 from 70/24

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 2/40

70/24 - 2/40 is 43/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 40 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 40 × 3 = 120,
2/40 = 2 × 3/40 × 3 = 6/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
350/120 - 6/120 = 350 - 6/120 = 344/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/15
In mixed form: 213/15

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