Subtract 3/24 from 70/35, Solve 2 0/35

Subtract 3/24 from 70/35

1^st number: 2 0/35, 2^nd number: 3/24

70/35 - 3/24 is 15/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 24 is 840

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
70/35 = 70 × 24/35 × 24 = 1680/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
3/24 = 3 × 35/24 × 35 = 105/840
Subtract the two like fractions:
1680/840 - 105/840 = 1680 - 105/840 = 1575/840
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/8
In mixed form: 17/8

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