Subtract 2/48 from 90/24
1st number: 3 18/24, 2nd number: 2/48
90/24 - 2/48 is 89/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
90/24 = 90 × 2/24 × 2 = 180/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
2/48 = 2 × 1/48 × 1 = 2/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/48 - 2/48 = 180 - 2/48 = 178/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/24
- In mixed form: 317/24
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