Subtract 2/25 from 90/24
1st number: 3 18/24, 2nd number: 2/25
90/24 - 2/25 is 367/100.
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,
2/25 = 2 × 24/25 × 24 = 48/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2250/600 - 48/600 = 2250 - 48/600 = 2202/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 367/100
- In mixed form: 367/100
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