Subtract 2/60 from 90/24, Solve 3 18/24

Subtract 2/60 from 90/24

1^st number: 3 18/24, 2^nd number: 2/60

90/24 - 2/60 is 223/60.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 60 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
90/24 = 90 × 5/24 × 5 = 450/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
2/60 = 2 × 2/60 × 2 = 4/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
450/120 - 4/120 = 450 - 4/120 = 446/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 223/60
In mixed form: 343/60

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