Subtract 90/9 from 24/35
1st number: 24/35, 2nd number: 10 0/9
24/35 - 90/9 is -326/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 9 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
24/35 = 24 × 9/35 × 9 = 216/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
90/9 = 90 × 35/9 × 35 = 3150/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/315 - 3150/315 = 216 - 3150/315 = -2934/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -326/35
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