Subtract 21/32 from 70/24
1st number: 2 22/24, 2nd number: 21/32
70/24 - 21/32 is 217/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
70/24 = 70 × 4/24 × 4 = 280/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
21/32 = 21 × 3/32 × 3 = 63/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/96 - 63/96 = 280 - 63/96 = 217/96 - In mixed form: 225/96
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