Subtract 8/45 from 32/24
1st number: 1 8/24, 2nd number: 8/45
32/24 - 8/45 is 52/45.
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,
32/24 = 32 × 15/24 × 15 = 480/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
8/45 = 8 × 8/45 × 8 = 64/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/360 - 64/360 = 480 - 64/360 = 416/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 52/45
- In mixed form: 17/45
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