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Subtract 45/75 from 90/24

1st number: 3 18/24, 2nd number: 45/75

90/24 - 45/75 is 63/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 75 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    90/24 = 90 × 25/24 × 25 = 2250/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    45/75 = 45 × 8/75 × 8 = 360/600
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2250/600 - 360/600 = 2250 - 360/600 = 1890/600
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/20
  6. In mixed form: 33/20

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