Subtract 36/20 from 24/90
1st number: 24/90, 2nd number: 1 16/20
24/90 - 36/20 is -23/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
24/90 = 24 × 2/90 × 2 = 48/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
36/20 = 36 × 9/20 × 9 = 324/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/180 - 324/180 = 48 - 324/180 = -276/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/15
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