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Subtract 90/35 from 90/24

1st number: 3 18/24, 2nd number: 2 20/35

90/24 - 90/35 is 33/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    90/24 = 90 × 35/24 × 35 = 3150/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
    90/35 = 90 × 24/35 × 24 = 2160/840
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3150/840 - 2160/840 = 3150 - 2160/840 = 990/840
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/28
  6. In mixed form: 15/28

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