Subtract 8/24 from 3/90
3/90 - 8/24 is -3/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
3/90 = 3 × 4/90 × 4 = 12/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
8/24 = 8 × 15/24 × 15 = 120/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/360 - 120/360 = 12 - 120/360 = -108/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/10
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