Subtract 2/45 from 36/24
1st number: 1 12/24, 2nd number: 2/45
36/24 - 2/45 is 131/90.
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,
36/24 = 36 × 15/24 × 15 = 540/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
2/45 = 2 × 8/45 × 8 = 16/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/360 - 16/360 = 540 - 16/360 = 524/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/90
- In mixed form: 141/90
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