Subtract 42/30 from 70/24
1st number: 2 22/24, 2nd number: 1 12/30
70/24 - 42/30 is 91/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
42/30 = 42 × 4/30 × 4 = 168/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/120 - 168/120 = 350 - 168/120 = 182/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/60
- In mixed form: 131/60
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