Subtract 24/90 from 15/18
15/18 - 24/90 is 17/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
15/18 = 15 × 5/18 × 5 = 75/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
24/90 = 24 × 1/90 × 1 = 24/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/90 - 24/90 = 75 - 24/90 = 51/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/30
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