Subtract 24/20 from 90/9
1st number: 10 0/9, 2nd number: 1 4/20
90/9 - 24/20 is 44/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
90/9 = 90 × 20/9 × 20 = 1800/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
24/20 = 24 × 9/20 × 9 = 216/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/180 - 216/180 = 1800 - 216/180 = 1584/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/5
- In mixed form: 84/5
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