Subtract 24/12 from 5/90
1st number: 5/90, 2nd number: 2 0/12
5/90 - 24/12 is -35/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 12 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
5/90 = 5 × 2/90 × 2 = 10/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
24/12 = 24 × 15/12 × 15 = 360/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/180 - 360/180 = 10 - 360/180 = -350/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/18
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