Subtract 75/45 from 24/7, Solve 3 3/7

Subtract 75/45 from 24/7

1^st number: 3 3/7, 2^nd number: 1 30/45

24/7 - 75/45 is 37/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
24/7 = 24 × 45/7 × 45 = 1080/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
75/45 = 75 × 7/45 × 7 = 525/315
Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/315 - 525/315 = 1080 - 525/315 = 555/315
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/21
In mixed form: 116/21

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