Subtract 24/45 from 48/2
1st number: 24 0/2, 2nd number: 24/45
48/2 - 24/45 is 352/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
48/2 = 48 × 45/2 × 45 = 2160/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
24/45 = 24 × 2/45 × 2 = 48/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/90 - 48/90 = 2160 - 48/90 = 2112/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 352/15
- In mixed form: 237/15
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