Subtract 24/90 from 10/7
1st number: 1 3/7, 2nd number: 24/90
10/7 - 24/90 is 122/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
10/7 = 10 × 90/7 × 90 = 900/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
24/90 = 24 × 7/90 × 7 = 168/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/630 - 168/630 = 900 - 168/630 = 732/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 122/105
- In mixed form: 117/105
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