Subtract 5/18 from 45/24
1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 5/18
45/24 - 5/18 is 115/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
45/24 = 45 × 3/24 × 3 = 135/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
5/18 = 5 × 4/18 × 4 = 20/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/72 - 20/72 = 135 - 20/72 = 115/72 - In mixed form: 143/72
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