Subtract 24/45 from 10/3
1st number: 3 1/3, 2nd number: 24/45
10/3 - 24/45 is 14/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
10/3 = 10 × 15/3 × 15 = 150/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
24/45 = 24 × 1/45 × 1 = 24/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/45 - 24/45 = 150 - 24/45 = 126/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/5
- In mixed form: 24/5
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