Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Subtract fractions

Subtract 24/7 from 90/18

1st number: 5 0/18, 2nd number: 3 3/7

90/18 - 24/7 is 11/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 7 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    90/18 = 90 × 7/18 × 7 = 630/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
    24/7 = 24 × 18/7 × 18 = 432/126
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    630/126 - 432/126 = 630 - 432/126 = 198/126
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/7
  6. In mixed form: 14/7

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com