Subtract 10/90 from 24/9
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 10/90
24/9 - 10/90 is 23/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
24/9 = 24 × 10/9 × 10 = 240/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
10/90 = 10 × 1/90 × 1 = 10/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/90 - 10/90 = 240 - 10/90 = 230/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/9
- In mixed form: 25/9
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