Subtract 5/72 from 90/24
1st number: 3 18/24, 2nd number: 5/72
90/24 - 5/72 is 265/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 72 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 72 × 1 = 72,
5/72 = 5 × 1/72 × 1 = 5/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/72 - 5/72 = 270 - 5/72 = 265/72 - In mixed form: 349/72
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