Subtract 12/25 from 45/24
1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 12/25
45/24 - 12/25 is 279/200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 25 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
45/24 = 45 × 25/24 × 25 = 1125/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
12/25 = 12 × 24/25 × 24 = 288/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1125/600 - 288/600 = 1125 - 288/600 = 837/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 279/200
- In mixed form: 179/200
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