Subtract 24/90 from 6/9
6/9 - 24/90 is 2/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
6/9 = 6 × 10/9 × 10 = 60/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
24/90 = 24 × 1/90 × 1 = 24/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/90 - 24/90 = 60 - 24/90 = 36/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/5
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