Subtract 21/24 from 45/4
1st number: 11 1/4, 2nd number: 21/24
45/4 - 21/24 is 83/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
45/4 = 45 × 6/4 × 6 = 270/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
21/24 = 21 × 1/24 × 1 = 21/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/24 - 21/24 = 270 - 21/24 = 249/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/8
- In mixed form: 103/8
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