Subtract 30/3 from 70/24
1st number: 2 22/24, 2nd number: 10 0/3
70/24 - 30/3 is -85/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 3 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
70/24 = 70 × 1/24 × 1 = 70/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
30/3 = 30 × 8/3 × 8 = 240/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/24 - 240/24 = 70 - 240/24 = -170/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -85/12
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