Subtract 35/90 from 24/7
1st number: 3 3/7, 2nd number: 35/90
24/7 - 35/90 is 383/126.
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,
35/90 = 35 × 7/90 × 7 = 245/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/630 - 245/630 = 2160 - 245/630 = 1915/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 383/126
- In mixed form: 35/126
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