Subtract 2/84 from 70/24
1st number: 2 22/24, 2nd number: 2/84
70/24 - 2/84 is 81/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
70/24 = 70 × 7/24 × 7 = 490/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
2/84 = 2 × 2/84 × 2 = 4/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/168 - 4/168 = 490 - 4/168 = 486/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/28
- In mixed form: 225/28
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