Subtract 3/30 from 70/24, Solve 2 22/24

Subtract 3/30 from 70/24

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 3/30

70/24 - 3/30 is 169/60.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 30 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
70/24 = 70 × 5/24 × 5 = 350/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
3/30 = 3 × 4/30 × 4 = 12/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
350/120 - 12/120 = 350 - 12/120 = 338/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/60
In mixed form: 249/60

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