Subtract 27/24 from 9/90
1st number: 9/90, 2nd number: 1 3/24
9/90 - 27/24 is -41/40.
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,
9/90 = 9 × 4/90 × 4 = 36/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
27/24 = 27 × 15/24 × 15 = 405/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/360 - 405/360 = 36 - 405/360 = -369/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/40
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