Subtract 1/90 from 14/24
14/24 - 1/90 is 103/180.
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,
14/24 = 14 × 15/24 × 15 = 210/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
1/90 = 1 × 4/90 × 4 = 4/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/360 - 4/360 = 210 - 4/360 = 206/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/180
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