Subtract 45/24 from 36/12
1st number: 3 0/12, 2nd number: 1 21/24
36/12 - 45/24 is 9/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
36/12 = 36 × 2/12 × 2 = 72/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
45/24 = 45 × 1/24 × 1 = 45/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/24 - 45/24 = 72 - 45/24 = 27/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/8
- In mixed form: 11/8
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