Subtract 2/24 from 18/45
18/45 - 2/24 is 19/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 24 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
18/45 = 18 × 8/45 × 8 = 144/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
2/24 = 2 × 15/24 × 15 = 30/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/360 - 30/360 = 144 - 30/360 = 114/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/60
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