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Subtract 81/24 from 14/90

1st number: 14/90, 2nd number: 3 9/24

14/90 - 81/24 is -1159/360.

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,
    14/90 = 14 × 4/90 × 4 = 56/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    81/24 = 81 × 15/24 × 15 = 1215/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    56/360 - 1215/360 = 56 - 1215/360 = -1159/360

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