Subtract 36/56 from 24/90
24/90 - 36/56 is -79/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 56 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
24/90 = 24 × 28/90 × 28 = 672/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
36/56 = 36 × 45/56 × 45 = 1620/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/2520 - 1620/2520 = 672 - 1620/2520 = -948/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/210
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