Subtract 80/21 from 70/24
1st number: 2 22/24, 2nd number: 3 17/21
70/24 - 80/21 is -25/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 21 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 21 × 8 = 168,
80/21 = 80 × 8/21 × 8 = 640/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/168 - 640/168 = 490 - 640/168 = -150/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/28
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