Subtract 18/42 from 90/24
1st number: 3 18/24, 2nd number: 18/42
90/24 - 18/42 is 93/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
90/24 = 90 × 7/24 × 7 = 630/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
18/42 = 18 × 4/42 × 4 = 72/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/168 - 72/168 = 630 - 72/168 = 558/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 93/28
- In mixed form: 39/28
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