Subtract 24/75 from 15/45
15/45 - 24/75 is 1/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
15/45 = 15 × 5/45 × 5 = 75/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
24/75 = 24 × 3/75 × 3 = 72/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/225 - 72/225 = 75 - 72/225 = 3/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/75
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