Subtract 40/4 from 24/90
1st number: 24/90, 2nd number: 10 0/4
24/90 - 40/4 is -146/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 4 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 4 × 45 = 180,
40/4 = 40 × 45/4 × 45 = 1800/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/180 - 1800/180 = 48 - 1800/180 = -1752/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -146/15
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