Subtract 20/45 from 5/24
5/24 - 20/45 is -17/72.
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,
5/24 = 5 × 15/24 × 15 = 75/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
20/45 = 20 × 8/45 × 8 = 160/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/360 - 160/360 = 75 - 160/360 = -85/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/72
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