Subtract 90/8 from 20/24
1st number: 20/24, 2nd number: 11 2/8
20/24 - 90/8 is -125/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
20/24 = 20 × 1/24 × 1 = 20/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
90/8 = 90 × 3/8 × 3 = 270/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/24 - 270/24 = 20 - 270/24 = -250/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -125/12
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