Subtract 90/35 from 48/24
1st number: 2 0/24, 2nd number: 2 20/35
48/24 - 90/35 is -4/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 35 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
48/24 = 48 × 35/24 × 35 = 1680/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
90/35 = 90 × 24/35 × 24 = 2160/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1680/840 - 2160/840 = 1680 - 2160/840 = -480/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/7
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