Subtract 5/24 from 70/6
1st number: 11 4/6, 2nd number: 5/24
70/6 - 5/24 is 275/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
70/6 = 70 × 4/6 × 4 = 280/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
5/24 = 5 × 1/24 × 1 = 5/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/24 - 5/24 = 280 - 5/24 = 275/24 - In mixed form: 1111/24
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