Subtract 5/90 from 24/8
1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 5/90
24/8 - 5/90 is 53/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
24/8 = 24 × 45/8 × 45 = 1080/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
5/90 = 5 × 4/90 × 4 = 20/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/360 - 20/360 = 1080 - 20/360 = 1060/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/18
- In mixed form: 217/18
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