Subtract 90/24 from 6/35
1st number: 6/35, 2nd number: 3 18/24
6/35 - 90/24 is -501/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
6/35 = 6 × 24/35 × 24 = 144/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
90/24 = 90 × 35/24 × 35 = 3150/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/840 - 3150/840 = 144 - 3150/840 = -3006/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -501/140
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