Subtract 15/45 from 24/49, Solve 24/49

Subtract 15/45 from 24/49

24/49 - 15/45 is 23/147.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 45 is 2205

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
24/49 = 24 × 45/49 × 45 = 1080/2205
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
15/45 = 15 × 49/45 × 49 = 735/2205
Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/2205 - 735/2205 = 1080 - 735/2205 = 345/2205
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/147

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