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Subtract 10/90 from 5/24

5/24 - 10/90 is 7/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    5/24 = 5 × 15/24 × 15 = 75/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    10/90 = 10 × 4/90 × 4 = 40/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    75/360 - 40/360 = 75 - 40/360 = 35/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/72

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