Subtract 15/90 from 10/24, Solve 10/24

Subtract 15/90 from 10/24

10/24 - 15/90 is 1/4.

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,
10/24 = 10 × 15/24 × 15 = 150/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
15/90 = 15 × 4/90 × 4 = 60/360
Subtract the two like fractions:
150/360 - 60/360 = 150 - 60/360 = 90/360
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/4

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