Subtract 90/20 from 40/24
1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 4 10/20
40/24 - 90/20 is -17/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 20 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
40/24 = 40 × 5/24 × 5 = 200/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
90/20 = 90 × 6/20 × 6 = 540/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/120 - 540/120 = 200 - 540/120 = -340/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/6
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