Subtract 1/90 from 90/24
1st number: 3 18/24, 2nd number: 1/90
90/24 - 1/90 is 673/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
90/24 = 90 × 15/24 × 15 = 1350/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
1/90 = 1 × 4/90 × 4 = 4/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/360 - 4/360 = 1350 - 4/360 = 1346/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 673/180
- In mixed form: 3133/180
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