Subtract 10/25 from 90/24
1st number: 3 18/24, 2nd number: 10/25
90/24 - 10/25 is 67/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 25 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
90/24 = 90 × 25/24 × 25 = 2250/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
10/25 = 10 × 24/25 × 24 = 240/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2250/600 - 240/600 = 2250 - 240/600 = 2010/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/20
- In mixed form: 37/20
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