Subtract 2/24 from 81/35
1st number: 2 11/35, 2nd number: 2/24
81/35 - 2/24 is 937/420.
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,
81/35 = 81 × 24/35 × 24 = 1944/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
2/24 = 2 × 35/24 × 35 = 70/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1944/840 - 70/840 = 1944 - 70/840 = 1874/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 937/420
- In mixed form: 297/420
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