Subtract 6/7 from 70/24, Solve 2 22/24

Subtract 6/7 from 70/24

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 6/7

70/24 - 6/7 is 173/84.

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,
6/7 = 6 × 24/7 × 24 = 144/168
Subtract the two like fractions:
490/168 - 144/168 = 490 - 144/168 = 346/168
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/84
In mixed form: 25/84

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