Subtract 45/28 from 24/8
1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 1 17/28
24/8 - 45/28 is 39/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 28 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
24/8 = 24 × 7/8 × 7 = 168/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
45/28 = 45 × 2/28 × 2 = 90/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/56 - 90/56 = 168 - 90/56 = 78/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/28
- In mixed form: 111/28
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