Answers

Subtract 18/90 from 24/8

1^st number: 3 0/8, 2^nd number: 18/90

24/8 - 18/90 is 14/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   24/8 = 24 × 45/8 × 45 = 1080/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   18/90 = 18 × 4/90 × 4 = 72/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1080/360 - 72/360 = 1080 - 72/360 = 1008/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/5
6. In mixed form: 24/5

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