Subtract 12/5 from 45/24
1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 2 2/5
45/24 - 12/5 is -21/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 5 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
45/24 = 45 × 5/24 × 5 = 225/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
12/5 = 12 × 24/5 × 24 = 288/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/120 - 288/120 = 225 - 288/120 = -63/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -21/40
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