Subtract 12/90 from 24/20
1st number: 1 4/20, 2nd number: 12/90
24/20 - 12/90 is 16/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
24/20 = 24 × 9/20 × 9 = 216/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
12/90 = 12 × 2/90 × 2 = 24/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/180 - 24/180 = 216 - 24/180 = 192/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/15
- In mixed form: 11/15
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