Subtract 24/12 from 45/9
1st number: 5 0/9, 2nd number: 2 0/12
45/9 - 24/12 is 3/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
45/9 = 45 × 4/9 × 4 = 180/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
24/12 = 24 × 3/12 × 3 = 72/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/36 - 72/36 = 180 - 72/36 = 108/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/1
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