Subtract 45/24 from 90/12
1st number: 7 6/12, 2nd number: 1 21/24
90/12 - 45/24 is 45/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
90/12 = 90 × 2/12 × 2 = 180/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
45/24 = 45 × 1/24 × 1 = 45/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/24 - 45/24 = 180 - 45/24 = 135/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 45/8
- In mixed form: 55/8
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