Subtract 90/70 from 24/32
1st number: 24/32, 2nd number: 1 20/70
24/32 - 90/70 is -15/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 70 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
24/32 = 24 × 35/32 × 35 = 840/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
90/70 = 90 × 16/70 × 16 = 1440/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/1120 - 1440/1120 = 840 - 1440/1120 = -600/1120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/28
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