Subtract 35/45 from 35/24
1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 35/45
35/24 - 35/45 is 49/72.
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,
35/24 = 35 × 15/24 × 15 = 525/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
35/45 = 35 × 8/45 × 8 = 280/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/360 - 280/360 = 525 - 280/360 = 245/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/72
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