Subtract 28/24 from 45/90
1st number: 45/90, 2nd number: 1 4/24
45/90 - 28/24 is -2/3.
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,
45/90 = 45 × 4/90 × 4 = 180/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
28/24 = 28 × 15/24 × 15 = 420/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/360 - 420/360 = 180 - 420/360 = -240/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/3
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