Subtract 15/24 from 30/45
30/45 - 15/24 is 1/24.
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,
30/45 = 30 × 8/45 × 8 = 240/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
15/24 = 15 × 15/24 × 15 = 225/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/360 - 225/360 = 240 - 225/360 = 15/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/24
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