Answers

Subtract 24/35 from 90/24

1^st number: 3 18/24, 2^nd number: 24/35

90/24 - 24/35 is 429/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 35 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   90/24 = 90 × 35/24 × 35 = 3150/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
   24/35 = 24 × 24/35 × 24 = 576/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3150/840 - 576/840 = 3150 - 576/840 = 2574/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 429/140
6. In mixed form: 39/140

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