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Subtract 24/42 from 70/35

1st number: 2 0/35, 2nd number: 24/42

70/35 - 24/42 is 10/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 42 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    70/35 = 70 × 6/35 × 6 = 420/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    24/42 = 24 × 5/42 × 5 = 120/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    420/210 - 120/210 = 420 - 120/210 = 300/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/7
  6. In mixed form: 13/7

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