Subtract 24/90 from 84/25
1st number: 3 9/25, 2nd number: 24/90
84/25 - 24/90 is 232/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
84/25 = 84 × 18/25 × 18 = 1512/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
24/90 = 24 × 5/90 × 5 = 120/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/450 - 120/450 = 1512 - 120/450 = 1392/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 232/75
- In mixed form: 37/75
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