Subtract 4/8 from 45/24
1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 4/8
45/24 - 4/8 is 11/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
45/24 = 45 × 1/24 × 1 = 45/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
4/8 = 4 × 3/8 × 3 = 12/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/24 - 12/24 = 45 - 12/24 = 33/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/8
- In mixed form: 13/8
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