Subtract 20/5 from 24/90
1st number: 24/90, 2nd number: 4 0/5
24/90 - 20/5 is -56/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 5 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
24/90 = 24 × 1/90 × 1 = 24/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
20/5 = 20 × 18/5 × 18 = 360/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/90 - 360/90 = 24 - 360/90 = -336/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -56/15
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