Subtract 6/24 from 90/64
1st number: 1 26/64, 2nd number: 6/24
90/64 - 6/24 is 37/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 24 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
90/64 = 90 × 3/64 × 3 = 270/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 8 = 192,
6/24 = 6 × 8/24 × 8 = 48/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/192 - 48/192 = 270 - 48/192 = 222/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/32
- In mixed form: 15/32
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