Subtract 2/90 from 25/24
1st number: 1 1/24, 2nd number: 2/90
25/24 - 2/90 is 367/360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
25/24 = 25 × 15/24 × 15 = 375/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
2/90 = 2 × 4/90 × 4 = 8/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/360 - 8/360 = 375 - 8/360 = 367/360 - In mixed form: 17/360
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