Subtract 25/81 from 45/24
1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 25/81
45/24 - 25/81 is 1015/648.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 81 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 27 = 648,
45/24 = 45 × 27/24 × 27 = 1215/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
25/81 = 25 × 8/81 × 8 = 200/648 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1215/648 - 200/648 = 1215 - 200/648 = 1015/648 - In mixed form: 1367/648
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