Subtract 15/70 from 45/24
1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 15/70
45/24 - 15/70 is 93/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 70 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
45/24 = 45 × 35/24 × 35 = 1575/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
15/70 = 15 × 12/70 × 12 = 180/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1575/840 - 180/840 = 1575 - 180/840 = 1395/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 93/56
- In mixed form: 137/56
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