Subtract 1/45 from 6/24
6/24 - 1/45 is 41/180.
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,
6/24 = 6 × 15/24 × 15 = 90/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
1/45 = 1 × 8/45 × 8 = 8/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/360 - 8/360 = 90 - 8/360 = 82/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/180
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