Subtract 24/10 from 12/45
1st number: 12/45, 2nd number: 2 4/10
12/45 - 24/10 is -32/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
12/45 = 12 × 2/45 × 2 = 24/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
24/10 = 24 × 9/10 × 9 = 216/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/90 - 216/90 = 24 - 216/90 = -192/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/15
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