Subtract 15/24 from 70/30
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 15/24
70/30 - 15/24 is 41/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
70/30 = 70 × 4/30 × 4 = 280/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
15/24 = 15 × 5/24 × 5 = 75/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/120 - 75/120 = 280 - 75/120 = 205/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/24
- In mixed form: 117/24
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