Subtract 45/81 from 1/24
1/24 - 45/81 is -37/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 81 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 27 = 648,
1/24 = 1 × 27/24 × 27 = 27/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
45/81 = 45 × 8/81 × 8 = 360/648 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/648 - 360/648 = 27 - 360/648 = -333/648 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/72
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