Subtract 3/24 from 90/40
1st number: 2 10/40, 2nd number: 3/24
90/40 - 3/24 is 17/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
90/40 = 90 × 3/40 × 3 = 270/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
3/24 = 3 × 5/24 × 5 = 15/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/120 - 15/120 = 270 - 15/120 = 255/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/8
- In mixed form: 21/8
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