Subtract 35/7 from 70/24
1st number: 2 22/24, 2nd number: 5 0/7
70/24 - 35/7 is -25/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 7 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
70/24 = 70 × 7/24 × 7 = 490/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
35/7 = 35 × 24/7 × 24 = 840/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/168 - 840/168 = 490 - 840/168 = -350/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/12
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