Subtract 2/24 from 90/2, Solve 45 0/2

Subtract 2/24 from 90/2

1^st number: 45 0/2, 2^nd number: 2/24

90/2 - 2/24 is 539/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 24 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
90/2 = 90 × 12/2 × 12 = 1080/24
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
2/24 = 2 × 1/24 × 1 = 2/24
Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/24 - 2/24 = 1080 - 2/24 = 1078/24
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 539/12
In mixed form: 4411/12

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