Subtract 90/14 from 24/40
1st number: 24/40, 2nd number: 6 6/14
24/40 - 90/14 is -204/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 14 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
24/40 = 24 × 7/40 × 7 = 168/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
90/14 = 90 × 20/14 × 20 = 1800/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/280 - 1800/280 = 168 - 1800/280 = -1632/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -204/35
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