Subtract 14/70 from 75/24, Solve 3 3/24

Subtract 14/70 from 75/24

1^st number: 3 3/24, 2^nd number: 14/70

75/24 - 14/70 is 117/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 70 is 840

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
75/24 = 75 × 35/24 × 35 = 2625/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
14/70 = 14 × 12/70 × 12 = 168/840
Subtract the two like fractions:
2625/840 - 168/840 = 2625 - 168/840 = 2457/840
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/40
In mixed form: 237/40

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