Subtract 24/84 from 18/45
18/45 - 24/84 is 4/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 84 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
18/45 = 18 × 28/45 × 28 = 504/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
24/84 = 24 × 15/84 × 15 = 360/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/1260 - 360/1260 = 504 - 360/1260 = 144/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/35
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