Subtract 24/45 from 12/24
12/24 - 24/45 is -1/30.
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,
12/24 = 12 × 15/24 × 15 = 180/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
24/45 = 24 × 8/45 × 8 = 192/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/360 - 192/360 = 180 - 192/360 = -12/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/30
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