Subtract 28/90 from 9/24
9/24 - 28/90 is 23/360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
9/24 = 9 × 15/24 × 15 = 135/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
28/90 = 28 × 4/90 × 4 = 112/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/360 - 112/360 = 135 - 112/360 = 23/360
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