Subtract 3/45 from 24/28, Solve 24/28

Subtract 3/45 from 24/28

24/28 - 3/45 is 83/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 45 is 1260

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
24/28 = 24 × 45/28 × 45 = 1080/1260
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
3/45 = 3 × 28/45 × 28 = 84/1260
Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/1260 - 84/1260 = 1080 - 84/1260 = 996/1260
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/105

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