Subtract 10/84 from 45/24
1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 10/84
45/24 - 10/84 is 295/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
45/24 = 45 × 7/24 × 7 = 315/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
10/84 = 10 × 2/84 × 2 = 20/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/168 - 20/168 = 315 - 20/168 = 295/168 - In mixed form: 1127/168
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