Subtract 6/90 from 24/10
1st number: 2 4/10, 2nd number: 6/90
24/10 - 6/90 is 7/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
24/10 = 24 × 9/10 × 9 = 216/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
6/90 = 6 × 1/90 × 1 = 6/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/90 - 6/90 = 216 - 6/90 = 210/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/3
- In mixed form: 21/3
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