Subtract 5/24 from 45/70
45/70 - 5/24 is 73/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
45/70 = 45 × 12/70 × 12 = 540/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
5/24 = 5 × 35/24 × 35 = 175/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/840 - 175/840 = 540 - 175/840 = 365/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/168
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