Subtract 1/12 from 45/24
1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 1/12
45/24 - 1/12 is 43/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 12 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
45/24 = 45 × 1/24 × 1 = 45/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
1/12 = 1 × 2/12 × 2 = 2/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/24 - 2/24 = 45 - 2/24 = 43/24 - In mixed form: 119/24
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