Subtract 14/24 from 70/7, Solve 10 0/7

Subtract 14/24 from 70/7

1^st number: 10 0/7, 2^nd number: 14/24

70/7 - 14/24 is 113/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 24 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
70/7 = 70 × 24/7 × 24 = 1680/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
14/24 = 14 × 7/24 × 7 = 98/168
Subtract the two like fractions:
1680/168 - 98/168 = 1680 - 98/168 = 1582/168
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/12
In mixed form: 95/12

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