Subtract 6/24 from 70/28
1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 6/24
70/28 - 6/24 is 9/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
70/28 = 70 × 6/28 × 6 = 420/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
6/24 = 6 × 7/24 × 7 = 42/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/168 - 42/168 = 420 - 42/168 = 378/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/4
- In mixed form: 21/4
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