Subtract 28/90 from 10/24
10/24 - 28/90 is 19/180.
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,
10/24 = 10 × 15/24 × 15 = 150/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
28/90 = 28 × 4/90 × 4 = 112/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/360 - 112/360 = 150 - 112/360 = 38/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/180
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