Subtract 7/24 from 25/45
25/45 - 7/24 is 19/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 24 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
25/45 = 25 × 8/45 × 8 = 200/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
7/24 = 7 × 15/24 × 15 = 105/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/360 - 105/360 = 200 - 105/360 = 95/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/72
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