Subtract 56/45 from 36/24
1st number: 1 12/24, 2nd number: 1 11/45
36/24 - 56/45 is 23/90.
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,
56/45 = 56 × 8/45 × 8 = 448/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/360 - 448/360 = 540 - 448/360 = 92/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/90
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