Subtract 2/90 from 7/24
7/24 - 2/90 is 97/360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
7/24 = 7 × 15/24 × 15 = 105/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
2/90 = 2 × 4/90 × 4 = 8/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/360 - 8/360 = 105 - 8/360 = 97/360
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