Subtract 45/24 from 35/60
1st number: 35/60, 2nd number: 1 21/24
35/60 - 45/24 is -31/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
35/60 = 35 × 2/60 × 2 = 70/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
45/24 = 45 × 5/24 × 5 = 225/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/120 - 225/120 = 70 - 225/120 = -155/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/24
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