Subtract 45/9 from 10/24
1st number: 10/24, 2nd number: 5 0/9
10/24 - 45/9 is -55/12.
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,
10/24 = 10 × 3/24 × 3 = 30/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
45/9 = 45 × 8/9 × 8 = 360/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/72 - 360/72 = 30 - 360/72 = -330/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/12
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