Subtract 3/7 from 24/45
24/45 - 3/7 is 11/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 7 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
24/45 = 24 × 7/45 × 7 = 168/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
3/7 = 3 × 45/7 × 45 = 135/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/315 - 135/315 = 168 - 135/315 = 33/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/105
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