Subtract 60/24 from 72/35
1st number: 2 2/35, 2nd number: 2 12/24
72/35 - 60/24 is -31/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
72/35 = 72 × 24/35 × 24 = 1728/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
60/24 = 60 × 35/24 × 35 = 2100/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1728/840 - 2100/840 = 1728 - 2100/840 = -372/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/70
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