Subtract 60/84 from 45/24
1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 60/84
45/24 - 60/84 is 65/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
45/24 = 45 × 7/24 × 7 = 315/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
60/84 = 60 × 2/84 × 2 = 120/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/168 - 120/168 = 315 - 120/168 = 195/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/56
- In mixed form: 19/56
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