Subtract 32/21 from 24/90
1st number: 24/90, 2nd number: 1 11/21
24/90 - 32/21 is -44/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 21 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 21 × 30 = 630,
32/21 = 32 × 30/21 × 30 = 960/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/630 - 960/630 = 168 - 960/630 = -792/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -44/35
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