Subtract 2/90 from 36/24
1st number: 1 12/24, 2nd number: 2/90
36/24 - 2/90 is 133/90.
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,
36/24 = 36 × 15/24 × 15 = 540/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
2/90 = 2 × 4/90 × 4 = 8/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/360 - 8/360 = 540 - 8/360 = 532/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/90
- In mixed form: 143/90
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