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Subtract 2/24 from 80/35

1st number: 2 10/35, 2nd number: 2/24

80/35 - 2/24 is 185/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
    80/35 = 80 × 24/35 × 24 = 1920/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    2/24 = 2 × 35/24 × 35 = 70/840
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1920/840 - 70/840 = 1920 - 70/840 = 1850/840
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 185/84
  6. In mixed form: 217/84

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