Subtract 72/24 from 45/2
1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 3 0/24
45/2 - 72/24 is 39/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
45/2 = 45 × 12/2 × 12 = 540/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
72/24 = 72 × 1/24 × 1 = 72/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/24 - 72/24 = 540 - 72/24 = 468/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/2
- In mixed form: 191/2
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