Subtract 50/45 from 3/24
1st number: 3/24, 2nd number: 1 5/45
3/24 - 50/45 is -71/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
3/24 = 3 × 15/24 × 15 = 45/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
50/45 = 50 × 8/45 × 8 = 400/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/360 - 400/360 = 45 - 400/360 = -355/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/72
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