Subtract 4/90 from 24/35
24/35 - 4/90 is 202/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
24/35 = 24 × 18/35 × 18 = 432/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
4/90 = 4 × 7/90 × 7 = 28/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/630 - 28/630 = 432 - 28/630 = 404/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 202/315
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