Subtract 5/90 from 84/30
1st number: 2 24/30, 2nd number: 5/90
84/30 - 5/90 is 247/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
84/30 = 84 × 3/30 × 3 = 252/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
5/90 = 5 × 1/90 × 1 = 5/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/90 - 5/90 = 252 - 5/90 = 247/90 - In mixed form: 267/90
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