Answers

Subtract 45/24 from 35/90

1^st number: 35/90, 2^nd number: 1 21/24

35/90 - 45/24 is -107/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   35/90 = 35 × 4/90 × 4 = 140/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   45/24 = 45 × 15/24 × 15 = 675/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/360 - 675/360 = 140 - 675/360 = -535/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -107/72

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