Subtract 18/12 from 24/45
1st number: 24/45, 2nd number: 1 6/12
24/45 - 18/12 is -29/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 12 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
24/45 = 24 × 4/45 × 4 = 96/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
18/12 = 18 × 15/12 × 15 = 270/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/180 - 270/180 = 96 - 270/180 = -174/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/30
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