Subtract 6/80 from 70/24
1st number: 2 22/24, 2nd number: 6/80
70/24 - 6/80 is 341/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
70/24 = 70 × 10/24 × 10 = 700/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
6/80 = 6 × 3/80 × 3 = 18/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/240 - 18/240 = 700 - 18/240 = 682/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 341/120
- In mixed form: 2101/120
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