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Subtract 5/24 from 70/5

1st number: 14 0/5, 2nd number: 5/24

70/5 - 5/24 is 331/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
    70/5 = 70 × 24/5 × 24 = 1680/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    5/24 = 5 × 5/24 × 5 = 25/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1680/120 - 25/120 = 1680 - 25/120 = 1655/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 331/24
  6. In mixed form: 1319/24

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