Subtract 18/24 from 70/25
1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 18/24
70/25 - 18/24 is 41/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 24 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
70/25 = 70 × 24/25 × 24 = 1680/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
18/24 = 18 × 25/24 × 25 = 450/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1680/600 - 450/600 = 1680 - 450/600 = 1230/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/20
- In mixed form: 21/20
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