Subtract 5/24 from 90/60
1st number: 1 30/60, 2nd number: 5/24
90/60 - 5/24 is 31/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
90/60 = 90 × 2/60 × 2 = 180/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
5/24 = 5 × 5/24 × 5 = 25/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/120 - 25/120 = 180 - 25/120 = 155/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/24
- In mixed form: 17/24
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