Subtract 4/24 from 81/35, Solve 2 11/35

Subtract 4/24 from 81/35

1^st number: 2 11/35, 2^nd number: 4/24

81/35 - 4/24 is 451/210.

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,
4/24 = 4 × 35/24 × 35 = 140/840
Subtract the two like fractions:
1944/840 - 140/840 = 1944 - 140/840 = 1804/840
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 451/210
In mixed form: 231/210

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