Subtract 90/35 from 24/36
1st number: 24/36, 2nd number: 2 20/35
24/36 - 90/35 is -40/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 35 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
24/36 = 24 × 35/36 × 35 = 840/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
90/35 = 90 × 36/35 × 36 = 3240/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/1260 - 3240/1260 = 840 - 3240/1260 = -2400/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -40/21
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