Subtract 21/72 from 70/24
1st number: 2 22/24, 2nd number: 21/72
70/24 - 21/72 is 21/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 72 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 72 × 1 = 72,
21/72 = 21 × 1/72 × 1 = 21/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/72 - 21/72 = 210 - 21/72 = 189/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/8
- In mixed form: 25/8
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