Subtract 90/7 from 24/72
1st number: 24/72, 2nd number: 12 6/7
24/72 - 90/7 is -263/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 7 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
24/72 = 24 × 7/72 × 7 = 168/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
90/7 = 90 × 72/7 × 72 = 6480/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/504 - 6480/504 = 168 - 6480/504 = -6312/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -263/21
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