Subtract 1/35 from 24/90
24/90 - 1/35 is 5/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 35 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
24/90 = 24 × 7/90 × 7 = 168/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
1/35 = 1 × 18/35 × 18 = 18/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/630 - 18/630 = 168 - 18/630 = 150/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/21
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