Subtract 50/35 from 90/24
1st number: 3 18/24, 2nd number: 1 15/35
90/24 - 50/35 is 65/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
90/24 = 90 × 35/24 × 35 = 3150/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
50/35 = 50 × 24/35 × 24 = 1200/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/840 - 1200/840 = 3150 - 1200/840 = 1950/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/28
- In mixed form: 29/28
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