Subtract 20/24 from 90/25
1st number: 3 15/25, 2nd number: 20/24
90/25 - 20/24 is 83/30.
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,
20/24 = 20 × 25/24 × 25 = 500/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/600 - 500/600 = 2160 - 500/600 = 1660/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/30
- In mixed form: 223/30
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