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Subtract 24/35 from 90/18

1st number: 5 0/18, 2nd number: 24/35

90/18 - 24/35 is 151/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 35 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    90/18 = 90 × 35/18 × 35 = 3150/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    24/35 = 24 × 18/35 × 18 = 432/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3150/630 - 432/630 = 3150 - 432/630 = 2718/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 151/35
  6. In mixed form: 411/35

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