Subtract 84/24 from 50/45
1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 3 12/24
50/45 - 84/24 is -43/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 24 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
50/45 = 50 × 8/45 × 8 = 400/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
84/24 = 84 × 15/24 × 15 = 1260/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/360 - 1260/360 = 400 - 1260/360 = -860/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/18
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 50/90-84/24 50/45-84/48 50/45-84/72