Subtract 45/24 from 54/36
1st number: 1 18/36, 2nd number: 1 21/24
54/36 - 45/24 is -3/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
54/36 = 54 × 2/36 × 2 = 108/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
45/24 = 45 × 3/24 × 3 = 135/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/72 - 135/72 = 108 - 135/72 = -27/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/8
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