Subtract 25/24 from 70/5
1st number: 14 0/5, 2nd number: 1 1/24
70/5 - 25/24 is 311/24.
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,
25/24 = 25 × 5/24 × 5 = 125/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1680/120 - 125/120 = 1680 - 125/120 = 1555/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 311/24
- In mixed form: 1223/24
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