Subtract 45/24 from 2/35
1st number: 2/35, 2nd number: 1 21/24
2/35 - 45/24 is -509/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
2/35 = 2 × 24/35 × 24 = 48/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
45/24 = 45 × 35/24 × 35 = 1575/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/840 - 1575/840 = 48 - 1575/840 = -1527/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -509/280
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