Subtract 30/24 from 90/10
1st number: 9 0/10, 2nd number: 1 6/24
90/10 - 30/24 is 31/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
90/10 = 90 × 12/10 × 12 = 1080/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
30/24 = 30 × 5/24 × 5 = 150/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/120 - 150/120 = 1080 - 150/120 = 930/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/4
- In mixed form: 73/4
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