Subtract 50/24 from 80/70
1st number: 1 10/70, 2nd number: 2 2/24
80/70 - 50/24 is -79/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
80/70 = 80 × 12/70 × 12 = 960/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
50/24 = 50 × 35/24 × 35 = 1750/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/840 - 1750/840 = 960 - 1750/840 = -790/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/84
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