Answers

Subtract 90/35 from 24/64

1^st number: 24/64, 2^nd number: 2 20/35

24/64 - 90/35 is -123/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 35 is 2240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
   24/64 = 24 × 35/64 × 35 = 840/2240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 64 = 2240,
   90/35 = 90 × 64/35 × 64 = 5760/2240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   840/2240 - 5760/2240 = 840 - 5760/2240 = -4920/2240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -123/56

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