Subtract 70/45 from 4/24, Solve 4/24

Subtract 70/45 from 4/24

1^st number: 4/24, 2^nd number: 1 25/45

4/24 - 70/45 is -25/18.

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,
4/24 = 4 × 15/24 × 15 = 60/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
70/45 = 70 × 8/45 × 8 = 560/360
Subtract the two like fractions:
60/360 - 560/360 = 60 - 560/360 = -500/360
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/18

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