Subtract 8/90 from 1/24
1/24 - 8/90 is -17/360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
1/24 = 1 × 15/24 × 15 = 15/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
8/90 = 8 × 4/90 × 4 = 32/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/360 - 32/360 = 15 - 32/360 = -17/360
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