Subtract 70/45 from 75/24
1st number: 3 3/24, 2nd number: 1 25/45
75/24 - 70/45 is 113/72.
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,
75/24 = 75 × 15/24 × 15 = 1125/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
70/45 = 70 × 8/45 × 8 = 560/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1125/360 - 560/360 = 1125 - 560/360 = 565/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/72
- In mixed form: 141/72
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