Subtract 84/18 from 24/90
1st number: 24/90, 2nd number: 4 12/18
24/90 - 84/18 is -22/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 18 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 18 × 5 = 90,
84/18 = 84 × 5/18 × 5 = 420/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/90 - 420/90 = 24 - 420/90 = -396/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/5
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