Subtract 70/24 from 12/90
1st number: 12/90, 2nd number: 2 22/24
12/90 - 70/24 is -167/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
12/90 = 12 × 4/90 × 4 = 48/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
70/24 = 70 × 15/24 × 15 = 1050/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/360 - 1050/360 = 48 - 1050/360 = -1002/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -167/60
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