Subtract 18/45 from 30/24
1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 18/45
30/24 - 18/45 is 17/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
30/24 = 30 × 15/24 × 15 = 450/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
18/45 = 18 × 8/45 × 8 = 144/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/360 - 144/360 = 450 - 144/360 = 306/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/20
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