Subtract 9/24 from 45/2
1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 9/24
45/2 - 9/24 is 177/8.
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,
9/24 = 9 × 1/24 × 1 = 9/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/24 - 9/24 = 540 - 9/24 = 531/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 177/8
- In mixed form: 221/8
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