Subtract 6/16 from 70/24
1st number: 2 22/24, 2nd number: 6/16
70/24 - 6/16 is 61/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
70/24 = 70 × 2/24 × 2 = 140/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
6/16 = 6 × 3/16 × 3 = 18/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/48 - 18/48 = 140 - 18/48 = 122/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/24
- In mixed form: 213/24
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