Subtract 25/90 from 70/24
1st number: 2 22/24, 2nd number: 25/90
70/24 - 25/90 is 95/36.
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,
70/24 = 70 × 15/24 × 15 = 1050/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
25/90 = 25 × 4/90 × 4 = 100/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/360 - 100/360 = 1050 - 100/360 = 950/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/36
- In mixed form: 223/36
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