Subtract 24/3 from 5/90
1st number: 5/90, 2nd number: 8 0/3
5/90 - 24/3 is -143/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 3 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
5/90 = 5 × 1/90 × 1 = 5/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
24/3 = 24 × 30/3 × 30 = 720/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/90 - 720/90 = 5 - 720/90 = -715/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -143/18
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