Subtract 2/12 from 90/24, Solve 3 18/24

Subtract 2/12 from 90/24

1^st number: 3 18/24, 2^nd number: 2/12

90/24 - 2/12 is 43/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 12 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
90/24 = 90 × 1/24 × 1 = 90/24
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
2/12 = 2 × 2/12 × 2 = 4/24
Subtract the two like fractions:
90/24 - 4/24 = 90 - 4/24 = 86/24
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/12
In mixed form: 37/12

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