Subtract 24/70 from 84/32
1st number: 2 20/32, 2nd number: 24/70
84/32 - 24/70 is 639/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 70 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
84/32 = 84 × 35/32 × 35 = 2940/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
24/70 = 24 × 16/70 × 16 = 384/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2940/1120 - 384/1120 = 2940 - 384/1120 = 2556/1120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 639/280
- In mixed form: 279/280
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