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Subtract 6/24 from 10/90

10/90 - 6/24 is -5/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 24 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    10/90 = 10 × 4/90 × 4 = 40/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    6/24 = 6 × 15/24 × 15 = 90/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/360 - 90/360 = 40 - 90/360 = -50/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/36

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