Subtract 2/9 from 70/24, Solve 2 22/24

Subtract 2/9 from 70/24

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 2/9

70/24 - 2/9 is 97/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 9 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 9 × 8 = 72,
2/9 = 2 × 8/9 × 8 = 16/72
Subtract the two like fractions:
210/72 - 16/72 = 210 - 16/72 = 194/72
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/36
In mixed form: 225/36

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