Subtract 1/90 from 24/7
1st number: 3 3/7, 2nd number: 1/90
24/7 - 1/90 is 2153/630.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
24/7 = 24 × 90/7 × 90 = 2160/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
1/90 = 1 × 7/90 × 7 = 7/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/630 - 7/630 = 2160 - 7/630 = 2153/630 - In mixed form: 3263/630
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