Subtract 24/15 from 25/90
1st number: 25/90, 2nd number: 1 9/15
25/90 - 24/15 is -119/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 15 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
25/90 = 25 × 1/90 × 1 = 25/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
24/15 = 24 × 6/15 × 6 = 144/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/90 - 144/90 = 25 - 144/90 = -119/90
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