Subtract 72/45 from 24/8
1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 1 27/45
24/8 - 72/45 is 7/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
24/8 = 24 × 45/8 × 45 = 1080/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
72/45 = 72 × 8/45 × 8 = 576/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/360 - 576/360 = 1080 - 576/360 = 504/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/5
- In mixed form: 12/5
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