Subtract 3/18 from 70/24, Solve 2 22/24

Subtract 3/18 from 70/24

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 3/18

70/24 - 3/18 is 11/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 18 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 18 × 4 = 72,
3/18 = 3 × 4/18 × 4 = 12/72
Subtract the two like fractions:
210/72 - 12/72 = 210 - 12/72 = 198/72
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/4
In mixed form: 23/4

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