Subtract 36/8 from 90/12
1st number: 7 6/12, 2nd number: 4 4/8
90/12 - 36/8 is 3/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
90/12 = 90 × 2/12 × 2 = 180/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
36/8 = 36 × 3/8 × 3 = 108/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/24 - 108/24 = 180 - 108/24 = 72/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/1
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