Subtract 90/15 from 24/10
1st number: 2 4/10, 2nd number: 6 0/15
24/10 - 90/15 is -18/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
24/10 = 24 × 3/10 × 3 = 72/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
90/15 = 90 × 2/15 × 2 = 180/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/30 - 180/30 = 72 - 180/30 = -108/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -18/5
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