Subtract 1/24 from 90/25
1st number: 3 15/25, 2nd number: 1/24
90/25 - 1/24 is 427/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 24 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
90/25 = 90 × 24/25 × 24 = 2160/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
1/24 = 1 × 25/24 × 25 = 25/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/600 - 25/600 = 2160 - 25/600 = 2135/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 427/120
- In mixed form: 367/120
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