Subtract 54/24 from 18/90
1st number: 18/90, 2nd number: 2 6/24
18/90 - 54/24 is -41/20.
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,
18/90 = 18 × 4/90 × 4 = 72/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
54/24 = 54 × 15/24 × 15 = 810/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/360 - 810/360 = 72 - 810/360 = -738/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/20
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