Subtract 18/90 from 24/3
1st number: 8 0/3, 2nd number: 18/90
24/3 - 18/90 is 39/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
24/3 = 24 × 30/3 × 30 = 720/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
18/90 = 18 × 1/90 × 1 = 18/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/90 - 18/90 = 720 - 18/90 = 702/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/5
- In mixed form: 74/5
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