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Subtract 2/70 from 84/24

1st number: 3 12/24, 2nd number: 2/70

84/24 - 2/70 is 243/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    84/24 = 84 × 35/24 × 35 = 2940/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
    2/70 = 2 × 12/70 × 12 = 24/840
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2940/840 - 24/840 = 2940 - 24/840 = 2916/840
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 243/70
  6. In mixed form: 333/70

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