Subtract 24/90 from 20/18
1st number: 1 2/18, 2nd number: 24/90
20/18 - 24/90 is 38/45.
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,
20/18 = 20 × 5/18 × 5 = 100/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
24/90 = 24 × 1/90 × 1 = 24/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/90 - 24/90 = 100 - 24/90 = 76/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/45
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