Subtract 45/24 from 2/36
1st number: 2/36, 2nd number: 1 21/24
2/36 - 45/24 is -131/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
2/36 = 2 × 2/36 × 2 = 4/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
45/24 = 45 × 3/24 × 3 = 135/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/72 - 135/72 = 4 - 135/72 = -131/72
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