Subtract 14/90 from 27/24
1st number: 1 3/24, 2nd number: 14/90
27/24 - 14/90 is 349/360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
27/24 = 27 × 15/24 × 15 = 405/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
14/90 = 14 × 4/90 × 4 = 56/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/360 - 56/360 = 405 - 56/360 = 349/360
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