Subtract 45/24 from 84/30
1st number: 2 24/30, 2nd number: 1 21/24
84/30 - 45/24 is 37/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
84/30 = 84 × 4/30 × 4 = 336/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
45/24 = 45 × 5/24 × 5 = 225/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/120 - 225/120 = 336 - 225/120 = 111/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/40
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