Subtract 25/90 from 60/24
1st number: 2 12/24, 2nd number: 25/90
60/24 - 25/90 is 20/9.
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,
60/24 = 60 × 15/24 × 15 = 900/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
25/90 = 25 × 4/90 × 4 = 100/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/360 - 100/360 = 900 - 100/360 = 800/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
- In mixed form: 22/9
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