Subtract 7/24 from 90/3
1st number: 30 0/3, 2nd number: 7/24
903 - 724 is 71324.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
903 = 90 × 83 × 8 = 72024 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
724 = 7 × 124 × 1 = 724 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72024 - 724 = 720 - 724 = 71324 - In mixed form: 291724
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