Subtract 70/45 from 24/90
1st number: 24/90, 2nd number: 1 25/45
24/90 - 70/45 is -58/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
24/90 = 24 × 1/90 × 1 = 24/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
70/45 = 70 × 2/45 × 2 = 140/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/90 - 140/90 = 24 - 140/90 = -116/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -58/45
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