Subtract 24/45 from 84/4
1st number: 21 0/4, 2nd number: 24/45
84/4 - 24/45 is 307/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
84/4 = 84 × 45/4 × 45 = 3780/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
24/45 = 24 × 4/45 × 4 = 96/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3780/180 - 96/180 = 3780 - 96/180 = 3684/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 307/15
- In mixed form: 207/15
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