Subtract 45/24 from 72/5
1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 1 21/24
72/5 - 45/24 is 501/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
72/5 = 72 × 24/5 × 24 = 1728/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
45/24 = 45 × 5/24 × 5 = 225/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1728/120 - 225/120 = 1728 - 225/120 = 1503/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 501/40
- In mixed form: 1221/40
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