Subtract 72/24 from 2/45
1st number: 2/45, 2nd number: 3 0/24
2/45 - 72/24 is -133/45.
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,
2/45 = 2 × 8/45 × 8 = 16/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
72/24 = 72 × 15/24 × 15 = 1080/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/360 - 1080/360 = 16 - 1080/360 = -1064/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -133/45
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