Subtract 24/12 from 45/10
1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 2 0/12
45/10 - 24/12 is 5/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
45/10 = 45 × 6/10 × 6 = 270/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
24/12 = 24 × 5/12 × 5 = 120/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/60 - 120/60 = 270 - 120/60 = 150/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
- In mixed form: 21/2
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