Subtract 2/15 from 45/24
1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 2/15
45/24 - 2/15 is 209/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 15 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 15 × 8 = 120,
2/15 = 2 × 8/15 × 8 = 16/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/120 - 16/120 = 225 - 16/120 = 209/120 - In mixed form: 189/120
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