Subtract 24/36 from 45/20
1st number: 2 5/20, 2nd number: 24/36
45/20 - 24/36 is 19/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
45/20 = 45 × 9/20 × 9 = 405/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
24/36 = 24 × 5/36 × 5 = 120/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/180 - 120/180 = 405 - 120/180 = 285/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/12
- In mixed form: 17/12
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