Subtract 21/90 from 30/24
1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 21/90
30/24 - 21/90 is 61/60.
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,
30/24 = 30 × 15/24 × 15 = 450/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
21/90 = 21 × 4/90 × 4 = 84/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/360 - 84/360 = 450 - 84/360 = 366/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/60
- In mixed form: 11/60
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