Subtract 21/24 from 9/45
9/45 - 21/24 is -27/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 24 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
9/45 = 9 × 8/45 × 8 = 72/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
21/24 = 21 × 15/24 × 15 = 315/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/360 - 315/360 = 72 - 315/360 = -243/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/40
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