Subtract 1/9 from 45/24
1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 1/9
45/24 - 1/9 is 127/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
45/24 = 45 × 3/24 × 3 = 135/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
1/9 = 1 × 8/9 × 8 = 8/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/72 - 8/72 = 135 - 8/72 = 127/72 - In mixed form: 155/72
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