Subtract 5/24 from 70/45
1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 5/24
70/45 - 5/24 is 97/72.
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,
5/24 = 5 × 15/24 × 15 = 75/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/360 - 75/360 = 560 - 75/360 = 485/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/72
- In mixed form: 125/72
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