Subtract 45/24 from 72/15
1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 1 21/24
72/15 - 45/24 is 117/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
72/15 = 72 × 8/15 × 8 = 576/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
45/24 = 45 × 5/24 × 5 = 225/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/120 - 225/120 = 576 - 225/120 = 351/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/40
- In mixed form: 237/40
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