Subtract 63/24 from 8/90
1st number: 8/90, 2nd number: 2 15/24
8/90 - 63/24 is -913/360.
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,
63/24 = 63 × 15/24 × 15 = 945/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/360 - 945/360 = 32 - 945/360 = -913/360
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