Subtract 10/45 from 30/24
1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 10/45
30/24 - 10/45 is 37/36.
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,
30/24 = 30 × 15/24 × 15 = 450/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
10/45 = 10 × 8/45 × 8 = 80/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/360 - 80/360 = 450 - 80/360 = 370/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/36
- In mixed form: 11/36
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