Subtract 45/30 from 24/35
1st number: 24/35, 2nd number: 1 15/30
24/35 - 45/30 is -57/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
24/35 = 24 × 6/35 × 6 = 144/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
45/30 = 45 × 7/30 × 7 = 315/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/210 - 315/210 = 144 - 315/210 = -171/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -57/70
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