Subtract 16/45 from 84/24
1st number: 3 12/24, 2nd number: 16/45
84/24 - 16/45 is 283/90.
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,
84/24 = 84 × 15/24 × 15 = 1260/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
16/45 = 16 × 8/45 × 8 = 128/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/360 - 128/360 = 1260 - 128/360 = 1132/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 283/90
- In mixed form: 313/90
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