Subtract 18/24 from 45/12
1st number: 3 9/12, 2nd number: 18/24
45/12 - 18/24 is 3/1.
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,
45/12 = 45 × 2/12 × 2 = 90/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
18/24 = 18 × 1/24 × 1 = 18/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/24 - 18/24 = 90 - 18/24 = 72/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/1
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