Subtract 7/60 from 70/24
1st number: 2 22/24, 2nd number: 7/60
70/24 - 7/60 is 14/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 60 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 60 × 2 = 120,
7/60 = 7 × 2/60 × 2 = 14/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/120 - 14/120 = 350 - 14/120 = 336/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/5
- In mixed form: 24/5
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