Subtract 18/70 from 81/24
1st number: 3 9/24, 2nd number: 18/70
81/24 - 18/70 is 873/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
81/24 = 81 × 35/24 × 35 = 2835/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
18/70 = 18 × 12/70 × 12 = 216/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2835/840 - 216/840 = 2835 - 216/840 = 2619/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 873/280
- In mixed form: 333/280
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