Subtract 70/90 from 21/24
21/24 - 70/90 is 7/72.
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,
21/24 = 21 × 15/24 × 15 = 315/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
70/90 = 70 × 4/90 × 4 = 280/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/360 - 280/360 = 315 - 280/360 = 35/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/72
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