Subtract 42/24 from 70/45
1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 1 18/24
70/45 - 42/24 is -7/36.
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,
70/45 = 70 × 8/45 × 8 = 560/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
42/24 = 42 × 15/24 × 15 = 630/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/360 - 630/360 = 560 - 630/360 = -70/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/36
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