Subtract 45/24 from 8/90
1st number: 8/90, 2nd number: 1 21/24
8/90 - 45/24 is -643/360.
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,
8/90 = 8 × 4/90 × 4 = 32/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
45/24 = 45 × 15/24 × 15 = 675/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/360 - 675/360 = 32 - 675/360 = -643/360
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