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Subtract 18/90 from 9/24

9/24 - 18/90 is 7/40.

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,
    9/24 = 9 × 15/24 × 15 = 135/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    18/90 = 18 × 4/90 × 4 = 72/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    135/360 - 72/360 = 135 - 72/360 = 63/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/40

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