Subtract 3/24 from 45/6
1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 3/24
45/6 - 3/24 is 59/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
45/6 = 45 × 4/6 × 4 = 180/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
3/24 = 3 × 1/24 × 1 = 3/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/24 - 3/24 = 180 - 3/24 = 177/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/8
- In mixed form: 73/8
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