Subtract 5/24 from 90/12
1st number: 7 6/12, 2nd number: 5/24
90/12 - 5/24 is 175/24.
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,
5/24 = 5 × 1/24 × 1 = 5/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/24 - 5/24 = 180 - 5/24 = 175/24 - In mixed form: 77/24
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