Answers

Subtract 7/90 from 72/24

1^st number: 3 0/24, 2^nd number: 7/90

72/24 - 7/90 is 263/90.

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,
   72/24 = 72 × 15/24 × 15 = 1080/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   7/90 = 7 × 4/90 × 4 = 28/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1080/360 - 28/360 = 1080 - 28/360 = 1052/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 263/90
6. In mixed form: 283/90

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ⁷²/₂₄-¹⁴/₉₀ ⁷²/₄₈-⁷/₉₀ ⁷²/₂₄-²¹/₉₀ ⁷²/₂₄-³⁵/₉₀ ⁷²/₂₄-⁴⁹/₉₀

Subtract Fractions Calculator