Subtract 27/49 from 24/90
24/90 - 27/49 is -209/735.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 49 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
24/90 = 24 × 49/90 × 49 = 1176/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
27/49 = 27 × 90/49 × 90 = 2430/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1176/4410 - 2430/4410 = 1176 - 2430/4410 = -1254/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -209/735
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