Subtract 35/60 from 90/24
1st number: 3 18/24, 2nd number: 35/60
90/24 - 35/60 is 19/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
35/60 = 35 × 2/60 × 2 = 70/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/120 - 70/120 = 450 - 70/120 = 380/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/6
- In mixed form: 31/6
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