Subtract 16/10 from 3/9
1st number: 3/9, 2nd number: 1 6/10
3/9 - 16/10 is -19/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
3/9 = 3 × 10/9 × 10 = 30/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
16/10 = 16 × 9/10 × 9 = 144/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/90 - 144/90 = 30 - 144/90 = -114/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/15
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