Subtract 49/90 from 4/24
4/24 - 49/90 is -17/45.
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,
4/24 = 4 × 15/24 × 15 = 60/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
49/90 = 49 × 4/90 × 4 = 196/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/360 - 196/360 = 60 - 196/360 = -136/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/45
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