Subtract 90/25 from 18/24
1st number: 18/24, 2nd number: 3 15/25
18/24 - 90/25 is -57/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 25 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
18/24 = 18 × 25/24 × 25 = 450/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
90/25 = 90 × 24/25 × 24 = 2160/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/600 - 2160/600 = 450 - 2160/600 = -1710/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -57/20
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