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Subtract 10/24 from 90/12

1st number: 7 6/12, 2nd number: 10/24

90/12 - 10/24 is 85/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 24 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
    90/12 = 90 × 2/12 × 2 = 180/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    10/24 = 10 × 1/24 × 1 = 10/24
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    180/24 - 10/24 = 180 - 10/24 = 170/24
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85/12
  6. In mixed form: 71/12

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