Subtract 24/12 from 10/90
1st number: 10/90, 2nd number: 2 0/12
10/90 - 24/12 is -17/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 12 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
10/90 = 10 × 2/90 × 2 = 20/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
24/12 = 24 × 15/12 × 15 = 360/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/180 - 360/180 = 20 - 360/180 = -340/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/9
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