Subtract 24/25 from 90/8
1st number: 11 2/8, 2nd number: 24/25
90/8 - 24/25 is 1029/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 25 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
90/8 = 90 × 25/8 × 25 = 2250/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
24/25 = 24 × 8/25 × 8 = 192/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2250/200 - 192/200 = 2250 - 192/200 = 2058/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1029/100
- In mixed form: 1029/100
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