Subtract 45/72 from 24/3
1st number: 8 0/3, 2nd number: 45/72
24/3 - 45/72 is 59/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
24/3 = 24 × 24/3 × 24 = 576/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
45/72 = 45 × 1/72 × 1 = 45/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/72 - 45/72 = 576 - 45/72 = 531/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/8
- In mixed form: 73/8
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