Answers

Subtract 45/24 from 24/90

1^st number: 24/90, 2^nd number: 1 21/24

24/90 - 45/24 is -193/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 24 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   24/90 = 24 × 4/90 × 4 = 96/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   45/24 = 45 × 15/24 × 15 = 675/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/360 - 675/360 = 96 - 675/360 = -579/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -193/120

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