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Subtract 3/64 from 70/24

1st number: 2 22/24, 2nd number: 3/64

70/24 - 3/64 is 551/192.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 64 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 8 = 192,
    70/24 = 70 × 8/24 × 8 = 560/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    3/64 = 3 × 3/64 × 3 = 9/192
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    560/192 - 9/192 = 560 - 9/192 = 551/192
  5. In mixed form: 2167/192

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