Subtract 2/60 from 70/24
1st number: 2 22/24, 2nd number: 2/60
70/24 - 2/60 is 173/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 60 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 60 × 2 = 120,
2/60 = 2 × 2/60 × 2 = 4/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/120 - 4/120 = 350 - 4/120 = 346/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/60
- In mixed form: 253/60
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