Subtract 6/24 from 90/32, Solve 2 26/32

Subtract 6/24 from 90/32

1^st number: 2 26/32, 2^nd number: 6/24

90/32 - 6/24 is 41/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 24 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
90/32 = 90 × 3/32 × 3 = 270/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
6/24 = 6 × 4/24 × 4 = 24/96
Subtract the two like fractions:
270/96 - 24/96 = 270 - 24/96 = 246/96
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/16
In mixed form: 29/16

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