Subtract 45/36 from 90/24
1st number: 3 18/24, 2nd number: 1 9/36
90/24 - 45/36 is 5/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
90/24 = 90 × 3/24 × 3 = 270/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
45/36 = 45 × 2/36 × 2 = 90/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/72 - 90/72 = 270 - 90/72 = 180/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
- In mixed form: 21/2
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