Subtract 24/90 from 35/15
1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 24/90
35/15 - 24/90 is 31/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
35/15 = 35 × 6/15 × 6 = 210/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
24/90 = 24 × 1/90 × 1 = 24/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/90 - 24/90 = 210 - 24/90 = 186/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/15
- In mixed form: 21/15
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