Subtract 24/35 from 84/2
1st number: 42 0/2, 2nd number: 24/35
84/2 - 24/35 is 1446/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
84/2 = 84 × 35/2 × 35 = 2940/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
24/35 = 24 × 2/35 × 2 = 48/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2940/70 - 48/70 = 2940 - 48/70 = 2892/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1446/35
- In mixed form: 4111/35
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