Subtract 30/24 from 75/90
1st number: 75/90, 2nd number: 1 6/24
75/90 - 30/24 is -5/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 24 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
75/90 = 75 × 4/90 × 4 = 300/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
30/24 = 30 × 15/24 × 15 = 450/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/360 - 450/360 = 300 - 450/360 = -150/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/12
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