Subtract 8/6 from 70/24
1st number: 2 22/24, 2nd number: 1 2/6
70/24 - 8/6 is 19/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 6 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
70/24 = 70 × 1/24 × 1 = 70/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
8/6 = 8 × 4/6 × 4 = 32/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/24 - 32/24 = 70 - 32/24 = 38/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/12
- In mixed form: 17/12
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