Subtract 15/24 from 90/18
1st number: 5 0/18, 2nd number: 15/24
90/18 - 15/24 is 35/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
90/18 = 90 × 4/18 × 4 = 360/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
15/24 = 15 × 3/24 × 3 = 45/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/72 - 45/72 = 360 - 45/72 = 315/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/8
- In mixed form: 43/8
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