Subtract 14/90 from 24/9
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 14/90
24/9 - 14/90 is 113/45.
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,
14/90 = 14 × 1/90 × 1 = 14/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/90 - 14/90 = 240 - 14/90 = 226/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/45
- In mixed form: 223/45
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