Subtract 20/24 from 70/5
1st number: 14 0/5, 2nd number: 20/24
70/5 - 20/24 is 79/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
70/5 = 70 × 24/5 × 24 = 1680/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
20/24 = 20 × 5/24 × 5 = 100/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1680/120 - 100/120 = 1680 - 100/120 = 1580/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/6
- In mixed form: 131/6
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