Subtract 24/90 from 40/12
1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 24/90
40/12 - 24/90 is 46/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
40/12 = 40 × 15/12 × 15 = 600/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
24/90 = 24 × 2/90 × 2 = 48/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/180 - 48/180 = 600 - 48/180 = 552/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 46/15
- In mixed form: 31/15
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