Subtract 45/6 from 6/24
1st number: 6/24, 2nd number: 7 3/6
6/24 - 45/6 is -29/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 6 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
6/24 = 6 × 1/24 × 1 = 6/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
45/6 = 45 × 4/6 × 4 = 180/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/24 - 180/24 = 6 - 180/24 = -174/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/4
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