Subtract 24/9 from 90/4
1st number: 22 2/4, 2nd number: 2 6/9
90/4 - 24/9 is 119/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
90/4 = 90 × 9/4 × 9 = 810/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
24/9 = 24 × 4/9 × 4 = 96/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/36 - 96/36 = 810 - 96/36 = 714/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/6
- In mixed form: 195/6
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