Subtract 21/45 from 70/24
1st number: 2 22/24, 2nd number: 21/45
70/24 - 21/45 is 49/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
70/24 = 70 × 15/24 × 15 = 1050/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
21/45 = 21 × 8/45 × 8 = 168/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/360 - 168/360 = 1050 - 168/360 = 882/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/20
- In mixed form: 29/20
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