Subtract 24/35 from 70/30
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 24/35
70/30 - 24/35 is 173/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
70/30 = 70 × 7/30 × 7 = 490/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
24/35 = 24 × 6/35 × 6 = 144/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/210 - 144/210 = 490 - 144/210 = 346/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/105
- In mixed form: 168/105
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